A new twist on the classic story of Cleopatra is being planned by director Steven Soderbergh. It will be in a live-action 3D format, a rock and roll musical and is tentatively titled Cleo.Variety: Soderbergh to Make 3D '"Cleopatra (October 23, 2008) With its large rumored budget, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Hugh Jackman were being pursued for the main roles, Cleopatra and Marc Antony respectively.Cinematical: Soderbergh to Make a Live-Action 3D Rock 'n Roll Musical About Cleopatra (October 24, 2008)

Variety repored on January 1, 2009, that Jackman will not star in the film due to a scheduling conflict.Variety: hugh Jackman off Cleo Wishlist (January 1, 2008)