Ten Actresses Who SHOULD Play Cleopatra

Sorry Gaga and Angelina.

10. Halle Berry

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There's something about Halle. A softness to her but also an intensity that would add a strong duality to Cleopatra that would really make her less of a "concept" as Clementine would say and more of real woman with flaws and vulnerabilities.

9. Eva Mendes

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Not only does Eva Mendes obviously have the irrestiable beauty to lure any Marc Anthony to her side but as an actress this could be a chance for mainstream audiences to finally recognise her talent as a dramatic actress beyond the indie movie circuit.

8. Basma

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If we're going to tell a story about arguably one of the most famous Egyptians in history why not go directly to the source and cast an actress from the region itself. Basma is also not unfamiliar to Western audiences having recently had a role in the series, Tyrant.

7. Indira Varma

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No stranger to the political thriller as Ellaria Sand in Game of Thrones. Indira Varma also has understanding of the movie's time period before having been both in the series Rome and the movie Gods of Egypt.

6. Zoe Kravitz

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Zoe Kravitz may be the daughter of music royalty but it is her natural elegance and regal presence on screen that would be a natural fit to be a queen. Her quiet allure is a perfect fit for a movie that is rumored to be a political thriller. Kravitz could really emphasize Cleopatra as more just than a queen of legendary beauty but also a shrewd political leader.

5. Eiza Gonzalez

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And up and coming star on the rise, the role of the Egyptian Queen could be the final push Eiza Gonzalez needs to cement her place at the top of the industry. A fierce presence on screen, Gonzalez' casting would heighten to the appeal of the movie to the Latin American/Hispanic market who according to Variety were among the highest percentage of moviegoers last year.

4. Alexandra Shipp

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Comic book movies, comedies, dramas Alexandra has done it all with a natural ease. She also could easily play a Cleopatra firmly secure in her role as queen or a young princess Cleopatra sneaking in to meet Caesar hidden in a rug. A role like this could push her from strong supporting roles to the leading player parts she deserves.

3. Thandie Newton

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A powerhouse pure and simple. This is a Cleopatra you would not want to mess with. If they are going for a hardcore political awards contender, Thandie Newton would bring the grit, danger and intelligence. This is a Cleopatra who would inspire legions and command her fleets into battle with a ferocity and magnificence befitting her royal title.

2. Tessa Thompson

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Tessa Thompson has punched, kicked and sang her way into being one of the most in demand actresses of the moment.Casting Thompson would not only guarantee a no doubt breathtaking performance but also give the project a wider appeal with younger fans of her work in the MCU and Creed. Maybe we could even get a banger duet for the soundtrack with Janelle Monae

1. Gugu Mbatha Raw

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Gugu Mbatha Raw should be a name on everyone's lips. She has been in one of the most critically acclaimed episodes of Black Mirror, she has been in a multitude of blockbusters, she has played Juliet to Andrew Garfield's Romeo and Ophelia to Jude Law's Hamlet. She has the classical beauty of an Elizabeth Taylor. She has natural regal grace. She has a vast filmography that showcases a range needed to truly create a definitive version of Cleopatra that would not only redefine the character but also finally give this incredible actress the breakthrough she thoroughly deserves.