Gal Gadot as Cleopatra; Netizens upset with the racial aspect of her casting

Actor Gal Got is embarking on a new project along with Paramount Pictures.  actor took to her Instagram on October 12, 2020, to share news with her fans. This, however, did t go down well with netizens as y criticized severely. Take a look at post and comments.

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Gal Got’s Instagram Post

Gal Got took to her Instagram on October 12, 2020 as she shared news with her fans and followers about being a part of upcoming project. She posted an old painting with caption – “As you might have heard I teamed up with Patty Jenkins and Leata Kalogridis to bring story of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, to big screen in a way she’s never been seen before. To tell her story for first time through women's eyes, both behind and in front of camera. And we are especially thrilled to be anuncing this on International Day of Girl! We hope women and girls all around world, who aspire to tell stories will never give up on ir dreams and will make ir voices heard, by and for or women.”

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This, however, did t sit well with followers of actor as y went on to express disapproval in comments. While some mentioned history and how Cleopatra being brown-skinned was igred, ors questioned wher she will even portray role properly and wished for an Egyptian actress to play part. Have a look at comments here.

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Gal’s or post about her being Cleopatra

Gal Got h earlier also shared pictures of articles on web on her Instagram, which spoke about her and Patty Jenkins teaming up for project. Through her caption, she expressed her excitement for new project. Her caption said – “I love embarking on new journeys, I love excitement of new projects, thrill of bringing new stories to life. Cleopatra is a story I wanted to tell for a very long time. Can’t be more excited and grateful about this A team!!”

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