Netflix s new docudrama Queen Cleopatra has sparked controversy with viewers as many have called out the casting for the Egyptian ruler. With accusations of the streaming service ‘blackwashing the infamous beguiling queen, actress Adele James has spoken out.
Netflix's newly released docuseries Queen Cleopatra has been stirring up controversy since the release of its trailer in April. The show represents the Egyptian Queen as a Black African woman, played by biracial actor Adele James.