A lawyer in Egypt has reportedly filed a lawsuit over Netflix's depiction of famous Egyptian ruler Queen Cleopatra as a Black woman in a new season of a docudrama series.
Recently, there has been a wave of controversy surrounding Netflix's portrayal of Queen Cleopatra in a new season of their docudrama series. The streaming service depicted the famous Egyptian ruler as a Black woman, which has sparked outrage among some people.
Mahmoud al-Semary, a lawyer in Egypt, filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing them of "erasing the Egyptian identity" of Cleopatra. Al-Semary submitted a legal complaint to Egypt's public prosecutor on Sunday, and local news agencies have reported on the issue.
The controversy has gained attention after Netflix released a trailer for the new season of the docudrama series, which features the depiction of Cleopatra as a Black woman. This has raised concerns among some viewers and critics who argue that this portrayal is inaccurate and historically incorrect.
Some have pointed out that Cleopatra was of Greek and Macedonian descent and that it is unlikely that she would have had dark skin. However, others have argued that Cleopatra's ethnic background is open to interpretation and that there is no definitive proof to suggest that she was not Black.
The debate over Cleopatra's race and ethnicity is not new and has been ongoing for decades. Still, this recent controversy has reignited discussions about the representation of historical figures in popular media and the importance of accurate portrayals.
Regardless of one's opinion on the matter, it is clear that the controversy has sparked interest and debate among viewers and the public at large. It remains to be seen how this will play out and what the outcome of al-Semary's lawsuit will be.
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