Actress Gal Gadot took a trip back to the 1960s with a retro-themed swimsuit photo shoot that she shared on her Instagram over the weekend. The 37-year-old star of Wonder Woman showed off her long legs in a stylish black one-piece swimsuit, playfully sticking out her tongue in one of the black and white photos. Gal posed around a directors’ chair in a backyard, wearing her hair up in a towel in a chic way. Aside from her fashion shoot, Gal has some exciting projects in the works, including a remake of the classic Alfred Hitchcock romance thriller To Catch A Thief. The original movie, based on a novel by David Dodge, starred Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in the lead roles. This is not the only project that has Gal venturing into the world of Old Hollywood, as she continues to explore various new roles and opportunities.
In terms of her upcoming movie projects, she is set to star in a new version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock romance thriller To Catch A Thief, originally featuring the iconic duo Cary Grant and Grace Kelly.
She is set to star in and produce a new film centered around Cleopatra, a project that has sparked criticism due to her Caucasian ethnicity.
Gal, an Israeli who has fulfilled her military service, will portray the iconic Egyptian queen.
Despite Cleopatra’s Greek heritage, there have been controversies regarding the casting of white actresses in the role.
In a recent interview with BBC Arabic, Gal responded to the backlash by pointing out that Cleopatra was actually of Macedonian descent.
Claim to stardom: Cleopatra isn’t the only role Gal Gadot has taken on that sparked debate – Wonder Woman also faced criticism for her previous service in the Israel Defense Forces.
The famous international film star, who also serves as a co-producer on the film, expressed her enthusiasm for the casting process, saying, “We searched for a Macedonian actress who could embody Cleopatra, but we couldn’t find one. I was truly dedicated to the role of Cleopatra.” She continued by highlighting her admiration for the historical figure, stating, “I want to pay tribute to the incredible legacy of Cleopatra and celebrate her as an iconic figure in history.”
Challenging other filmmakers to create their own interpretations of the story, she confidently stated, “Anyone is free to make their version of this movie. I am deeply committed to creating my own as well.”