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Egyptian Queen Cleopatra has captivated the attention of historians for centuries, many of whom say she was descended from Macedonian Greek kings, and
Netflix’s “Queen Cleopatra" actress Adele James blasted critics of her casting, claiming that even Egyptians have been influenced by “self-loathing" to attack the show.
Netflix's newly released docuseries Queen Cleopatra has been stirring up controversy since the release of its trailer in April. The show represents the Egyptian Queen as a Black African woman, played by biracial actor Adele James.
The debate around the Netflix series stems from the contested nature of Cleopatra's racial identity.
The Netflix series 'Queen Cleopatra' has been accused of 'blackwashing Egypt's history' by casting a bi-racial actress