Gal Gadot Praises 'Cleopatra' As 'Sexy' And 'Smart'

Gal Gadot can't wait to get started on "Cleopatra."

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The film was originally supposed to be directed by Patty Jenkins.

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Jenkins and Gadot have worked together on the past two "Wonder Woman" films.

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"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" director Karl Skogland will now direct.

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Jenkins will stay close to the project as a producer.

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Gadot said the film will be "telling the story the world needs to hear now."

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She praised Cleopatra as "sexy and appealing."

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She also called her "strategic and smart."

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She said she wants to explore the impact Cleopatra had and still has on the world today.

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