Race battle over casting of Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra

She hasn't even been officially confirmed as having the role, but Angelina Jolie is already receiving criticism over her possible portrayal of the legendary Queen of the Nile.

Jolie, who turned 35 last week, is caught up in a racially charged debate over whether the role should have been played by a black woman.

The Egyptian royal was most famously portrayed Elizabeth Taylor in 1963.

The new film's producer, Scott Rudin, previously told USA Today the role is being developed with Angelina in mind as she has 'the perfect look'.

But this statement has angered members of the African American community.

 

The perfect look? As Angelina Jolie is being lined up to play Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a new film

 
Some people strongly believe that the choice of Angelina Jolie for this role is a 'slap' on other top hollywwod actresses including Vanessa Williams, Halle Berry and Thandie Newton.
 
NOW MY THOUGHTS ...Should Hollywood think it...even slightly plausible to cast white women in roles that would be more sensible to cast a black actress for? Especially when that role is an African queen???
 
WHATS YOUR VIEW???