Gal Gadot defends Cleopatra casting in Patty Jenkins biopic
Wonder Woman 1984 star responded to criticisms of “white washing” from fans saying the role of the Egyptian queen should be played by an Arab or African actress.“First of all if you want to be true to the facts then Cleopatra was Macedonian,” Gadot told BBC Arabic’s Sam Asi.“We were looking for a Macedonian actress that could fit Cleopatra.