Trailer Tuai Kontroversy, Queen Cleopatra Star Reply Criticism: Don't Watch If You Don't Like It

Adele James and her role as Cleopatra in the film Queen Cleopatra. (Netflix)

JAKARTA - The Netflix streaming service released the first trailer for Queen Cleopatra's documentary series last week. Not yet a week has been released, this video has drawn controversy and has been bombarded with criticism from viewers who consider the existence of historical distortions.

The trailer, which has been watched by two million, shows Queen Cleopatra, played by black Adele James. The video is narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith who also doubles as a producer.

Since the trailer was released, Queen Cleopatra has drawn criticism from netizens who think Queen Cleopatra's depiction is not black and comes from Greece.

Adele James as the character of Cleopatra realized that she even accepted the criticism that was conveyed to her. However, she admitted that she did not tolerate any bad comments written by netizens for several days.

Who do you think you are? Only a black person believes in lies and tries black wash everything just to steal our history! Sad... And Cleopatra? Seriously?" wrote one netizen to Adele James.

But Cleopatra is a queen, not a slave. Why is the actress black while she is a Greek. Why did you steal the identity of another country? I feel sorry for you," wrote another netizen.

Adele James, who saw the comment, wrote, 'I will not tolerate this kind of attitude. You will be blocked without hesitation!!!'

"If you don't like the cast, don't watch the title. Or try interacting with different opinions from yours," concluded James.

Just FYI, this kind of behaviour won’t be tolerated on my account. You will be blocked without hesitation!!!If you don’t like the casting don’t watch the show. Or do & engage in (expert) opinion different to yours. Either way, I’M GASSED and will continue to be! 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽 pic.twitter.com/zhJjaUkxyc

— Adele James (@Adele_JJames) April 13, 2023

Queen Cleopatra's documentary series will present the popular, powerful and intellectual figure of Cleopatra. The series features her being respected and praised for her intelligence and beauty.

Netflix says Cleopatra is often an academic debate and is ignored by Hollywood. They tried to highlight Cleopatra through a documentary series.

Besides Pinkett Smith and James, the series stars Craig Russell, John totaling, Kayla Woollery, Andira Crichlow, Greg Lokett, and Philip Walker.

The documentary series Queen Cleopatra will be released on May 10, 2023.