

Universal’s interest in the project does not come as a surprise, as Roven is currently working with the studio on Christopher Nolan’s WWII drama, Oppenheimer. Cleopatra is being produced by Gadot and her Pilot Wave Motion Pictures partner Jaron Varsano, along with Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven. Laeta Kalogridis wrote the screenplay and is also serving as executive producer. Furthermore, per Deadline, ‘no deals are in place at Universal’ yet. Jenkins is still attached to the feature as an executive producer. However, when Jenkins stepped down, Kari Skogland, who helmed Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, was brought in to take over.

Previously, the movie was set up at Paramount, with Gadot and her Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins helming. While the latter is still interested in the project, the studio is unable to meet the timeline that the movie’s creative elements necessitate. Universal Studios is set to pick up the Gal Gadot starring Cleopatrawhich was previously set up at Paramount Pictures, Deadline reports.
