Patty Jenkins is handing over the directing duties for 'Cleopatra', a historical drama featuring Gal Gadot as the legendary queen of Egypt, to Kari Skogland. As per Variety, Jenkins isn't departing the project entirely. 

She will remain involved in a producing role as she pivots attention to her next two projects, 'Wonder Woman 3' for Warner Bros. and 'Star Wars: Rogue Squadron' for Disney and Lucasfilm. Paramount Pictures is backing 'Cleopatra', which remains in the development stages at the studio.