The announcement that Israeli actress Gal Gadot will play Cleopatra in an upcoming historical blockbuster has attracted the outrage of many Twitter users.
On Sunday the 35-year-old confirmed she would play the titular role for the film, which will see the actress reunite with her Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins.
The casting drew outrage on social media, with many users claiming Cleopatra was black or North African, and should have been cast accordingly.
Sameera Khan, a former Miss New Jersey and RT correspondent wrote: “Which Hollywood dumbass thought it would be a good idea to cast an Israeli actress as Cleopatra (a very bland looking one) instead of a stunning Arab actress like Nadine Njeim?
