Angelina Jolie to Play Cleopatra
Jun. 12 2010, Published 11:58 a.m. ET
Angelina Jolie has been on hiatus from filming her newest flick the Tourist with Johnny Depp in Italy. But, the superstar mom of six is already being considered for a new role as Cleopatra.
The upcoming movie, which is being adapted from a novel by Stacy Schiff, “is being developed for and with Jolie,” producer Scott Rudin revealed to USA Today.
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The biographical book, Cleopatra: A Life, has yet to be released under publishing house Little, Brown, but Schiff has already sold the rights to Scott’s film company.
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"Physically, she's the perfect look," Schiff explains of wanting Angelina for the role.
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In the meantime, the Tourist is set to hit theatres in 2011.