Lady Gaga and Angelina Jolie are not battling for the lead role of the "Cleopatra" movie, despite the claim of a recent report. This story has been corrected and proved to be a fabricated claim.
Jolie has been reportedly attached to play the lead role in the movie that tells the story of the famous Egyptian queen, but OK! Magazine claims Gaga might steal the role from her. A so-called source of the outlet said the actress wanted to work on the movie for a long time, but she needs to compete with the singer now.
The insider contends that after the success of "A Star Is Born," Gaga was being offered to star in several film projects, but she likes to play the lead role of Cleopatra movie. The singer allegedly feels she's at the perfect point in her career to play a role like this, and she has a better chance than Jolie in playing the part. But, the actress won't allegedly back down, and both of them are prepared to outdo each other.
The outlet claim is based on the claims from a non-existent source, according to Gossip Cop. A spokesperson for Gaga denied the claim of the tabloid and confirmed the report was entirely fabricated. The singer's rep knows more about her plans on career, compared to the alleged source of the tabloid.
It can also be noted that Cleopatra movie has been in development for about a decade, and it's still uncertain if the filming will get underway anytime soon. Although it's true Jolie has been trying to get the lead role of the movie, there had been many hiccups along the way.
The latest update regarding the Cleopatra movie came over a year ago when screenwriter David Scarpa spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, where he talked about his political thriller and female-centric take on the story. But since then, there hasn't been any news about the project, nor its development.
Moreover, not a single reputable celebrity outlet has reported that Gaga and Jolie are battling for the lead role of Cleopatra movie. The singer indeed received praises for her role in A Star Is Born, but there's no indication she's planning to pursue her acting career full-time.
Also, Gaga kicked off her Las Vegas residency just last week, which runs through November. So, it's unlikely she's battling with Jolie for the role, given the fact that her schedule throughout 2019 is booked.
