Gal Gadot has defended her casting as Cleopatra after she was met with accusations of "whitewashing" the upcoming biopic. "First of all, if you want to be true to the facts, then Cleopatra was Macedonian," Gadot told BBC Arabic. And with me, I want to celebrate the legacy of Cleopatra and honor this amazing historic icon that I admire so much." GAL GADOT TO PLAY CLEOPATRA IN PATTY JENKINS-DIRECTED BIOPICOver the years, there has been much speculation over Cleopatra's race. GAL GADOT TALKS HOW WONDER WOMAN IS A SYMBOL OF 'LOVE, PEACE AND HOPE'Gadot's version of Cleopatra will be directed by her "Wonder Woman" collaborator Patty Jenkins.

Source: Fox News December 23, 2020 13:45 UTC