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At the heart of the outrage is Netflix's decision to cast an actress of a different race as the iconic Queen Cleopatra. The film's promoters claimed that this choice was a step toward greater representation, but critics and many viewers saw it as a blatant attempt to rewrite history for political correctness. When Egypt expressed its disapproval—highlighting the cultural and historical significance of Cleopatra—the response was dismissive at best. The Queen Cleopatra director notably called Egyptians racist for their objections, which further fueled the backlash among audiences who felt their heritage was being disrespected.