Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterPatty Jenkins and Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman” reunion will have to wait.Jenkins has relinquished directing duties for “Cleopatra,” a historical drama featuring Gadot as the legendary queen of Egypt.
Kari Skogland, who recently directed Marvel’s TV series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” is taking over filmmaking duties.Jenkins isn’t departing the project entirely.
She will remain involved in a producing role as she pivots attention to her next two projects, “Wonder Woman 3” and “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.”Paramount Pictures is backing “Cleopatra,” which remains in development at the studio.
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