Gal Gadot recently channeled 1960s retro vibes in a stylish swimsuit photo shoot she shared on her Instagram over the weekend. The 37-year-old Wonder Woman actress playfully stuck out her tongue in one of the black and white photos, showcasing her long and stunning legs in a sleek one-piece swimsuit that highlighted her slim figure. Posing confidently around a director’s chair in a backyard setting, she elegantly styled her hair by pulling it up and wrapping it in a towel. In terms of her film projects, Gal is set to star in a remake of the Alfred Hitchcock romantic thriller, To Catch A Thief, originally based on a mystery novel by David Dodge and featuring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in the iconic roles. This isn’t the only Old Hollywood territory that Gal is exploring in her current ventures.
A lovely love story: In terms of film, she has exciting projects in the pipeline such as a modern version of the classic romance mystery film To Catch A Thief, originally starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
She is set to star in and produce a new film centered around Cleopatra, which has stirred up criticism due to her being portrayed by a white actress. Gal, who hails from Israel and has served in the military there, will be taking on the role of the iconic Egyptian queen. Despite Cleopatra’s Greek heritage, there have been debates over the casting of white actresses in the past for this character, a practice known as ‘whitewashing’. Gal recently discussed this controversy during an interview on BBC Arabic, pointing out that Cleopatra was actually of Macedonian descent.
Claim to stardom: Gal’s casting in other roles has faced backlash before, with Wonder Woman being embroiled in controversy over her previous military service with the Israel Defense Forces.
The famous international actress, who is also a co-producer of the film, expressed her enthusiasm for the project by stating, ‘We were searching for a Macedonian actress who could embody the character of Cleopatra. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find one, but I am deeply passionate about bringing Cleopatra to life.’ She went on to say, ‘People are people, and I want to pay tribute to the incredible historical figure of Cleopatra, whom I greatly admire.’
Gal challenged other filmmakers to create their own interpretations of the Cleopatra story by saying, ‘Anyone is welcome to make their version of this film. I am just very enthusiastic about creating my own.’