Angelina Jolie is said to be following Elizabeth Taylor’s footstep as she takes on the role of Cleopatra in a new film about the Queen of the Nile. And starring opposite her as Marc Anthony? Her very own leading man, Brad Pitt. Yes a very intersting set up!

Originally it was Elizabeth Taylor who starred in the historical epic which followed the triumphs of the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, alongside lover Richard Burton in the 1963 Classic.

The film will be inspired by the new biography about Cleopatra, written by Stacy Schiff, who has said she strongly believes Jolie would be a wonderful fit for the Egyptian Queen.  She said:
‘I think she’d be perfect for it and I can see a possible Oscar in her future. Physically, she’s got the perfect look.’

Schiff also stated she thought Pitt would make the perfect actor to play out Marc Anthony.

‘They are the Burton and Taylor of our day, reconciling and breaking up within a day in the tabloids.’

Schiff’s book isn’t published yet but the film script is already being put together.

Taylor and Burton have set the bar high. It is not sure whether Pitt and Jolie will be able to compete with the passionate lover’s version….