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Scribe is in Cleo's clutches.

Daily Variety

| November 16, 2011 | Sneider, Jeff | COPYRIGHT 2009 Reed Business Information, Inc. (US). (Hide copyright information)Copyright

"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" scribe Eric Roth is in early discussions to reteam with producer Scott Rudin on Sony Pietures' "Cleopatra." Angelina Jolie is attached to star as the Egyptian queen.

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David Fincher is circling the pic, which Brian Helgeland initially adapted from Stacy Schiff's book "Cleopatra: A Life."

There is no deal in place yet for Roth, and while Sony wouldn't confirm his involvement, sources close to the project said he has been approached and will likely begin writing in the coming weeks or months.

The film will tell Cleopatra's story from her …

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