Freeform Developing Historical Period Drama CLEOPATRA

Freeform's first-ever period drama will be an epic, female-centric adventure series following the life of the most beloved ruler in Egyptian history, CLEOPATRA, who after being exiled as a young woman decides to stand up against the patriarchy and fight back for her freedom and rightful place as heir.

This tale will follow her rise and transition to becoming not only the first, last and only female Pharaoh, but also the world's most powerful person all while engaging in a classic love triangle that changed the map of the world forever. "Cleopatra" is produced by ABC Signature Studios and executive produced by Michael Sietzman ("Quantico," "Code Black"), Christina Davis, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Daniel McDermott and Mike Weiss.

About Freeform Part of Disney|ABC Television, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold, original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney's young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas." The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.

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