Actress Angelina Jolie has a new movie role! The “Tomb Raider” star will be taking on the role of Cleopatra in an upcoming film about the Egyptian Queen’s life produced by Scott Rudin. According to Rudin:

“The project is being developed for and with Angelina Jolie.”

The film is based upon the novel Queen of The Nile,  Cleopatra: A Life written by author Stacy Schiff, who finds Jolie as the perfect fit for the role.

“Physically, she’s the perfect look.”

We don’t know about “perfect,” but we’re sure she will get the job done!

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