Details have emerged about Angelina Jolie’s abandoned portrayal of Cleopatra, with Brian Helgeland, the original screenwriter, revealing that the project aimed to blend romance, political intrigue, and historical drama. In an interview with Inverse, Helgeland revealed that the script depicted Cleopatra’s life intertwined with love affairs with Caesar and Marc Antony. Previous attempts to bring Cleopatra back to the screen have been made, and there are reports suggesting progress with a new rendition.