Premium
This is an archive article published on June 11, 2010

Jolie to play Cleopatra in new biopic

Angelina will portray Cleopatra in a film,with her partner Brad as Marc Antony.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is reportedly all set to portray legendary Egyptian ruler Cleopatra,in a new biopic.

With the 35-year-old beauty in in mind,film producer Scott Rudin has purchased the film rights to upcoming biography Queen of the Nile,Cleopatra: A Life,according to a recent report. “The movie is being developed for and with Jolie,” the producer’s office said in a statement.

Stacy Schiff,who wrote the new biography which is set to come out this November admits that the superstar would be ideal in the role. “Physically,she’s the perfect look. For Marc Anthony? Brad Pitt. They are the Burton/Taylor of our day,reconciling and breaking up within a day in the tabloids,” Schiff said.

Cleopatra has previously been played by Elizabeth Taylor among others in a lavish 1963 film where her Roman lover Marc Anthony was portrayed by Taylor’s real-life love,Richard Burton.

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement