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Stone claims the movie is as true to history as possible. It is based primarily on the biography written by Robin Lane Fox .

Another movie about Alexander, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had been proposed by Baz Luhrmann for 2005, but it is not yet known whether production will commence.

1 Plot overview

The movie, beginning with Alexander's early life, shows his parents ambition to get their child on the throne, and how Alexander ascends to power. Alexander's empire then begins to grow, starting with the defeat of the Persian Empire and the later expansion eastwards and westwards, going as far as India.

The empire, despite its vastness and success, begins to slowly decline, culminating its downfall, with Alexander dying alone, at only 33 years of age.

The focus is primarily on the eight years of fighting, as well as Alexander's relationship with his childhood friend and supposed lover, Hephaestion.

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2 Controversy

Even prior to its release, there has already been controversy about the film's depiction of Alexander as a bisexual. A group of 25 Greek lawyers are threatening to sue both Stone and the Warner Bros. film studio for what they claim is an inaccurate portrayal of history. "We are not saying that we are against gays but we are saying that the production company should make it clear to the audience that this film is pure fiction and not a true depiction of the life of Alexander," said one of the lawyers, Yannis Varnakos.

It should be noted that in the Ancient Greek world, bisexuality was considered normal and such controversies are thus anachronistic; see history of homosexuality.

3 Cast

• Colin FarrellColin Farrell (born May 31, 1976) is an Irish actor. He was born Colin James Farrell in Castleknock, Dublin. Farrell was married to Amelia Warner from July to November 2001. He has acted alongside Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Al Pacino and Samuel L. Jackson - Alexander
• Jared LetoJared Leto (born December 26, 1971 in Bossier City, Louisiana) is an American actor. His first major acting performance was in the television series My So-Called Life''. From there, he continued with movies such as How to Make an American Quilt The Thin R - Hephaestion
• Elliot Cowan - Ptolemy
• Robert Earley - Young Ptolemy
• Anthony HopkinsSir Anthony Hopkins, CBE (born December 31, 1937) is a British-born American actor who was born Philip Anthony Hopkins in Port Talbot, Wales. He was strongly influenced and encouraged to become an actor by fellow Welshman Richard Burton. He also conquered - Old Ptolemy
• David Bedella - Scribe
• Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie born Angelina Jolie Voight ( June 4, 1975) is an American actress who is as renowned for her exotic looks, sensual lips and tattoos, as well as for her acting ability. She is a respected artist and has received three Golden Globes, as well - Olympias
• Val KilmerVal Edward Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American actor considered by fans to be one of the most talented and underappreciated actors currently working in film and television. Overview Kilmer is known for roles as diverse as the Elvis-like teen id - Philip
• Jonathan Rhys-MeyersBend It Like Beckham Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (born July 27, 1977, Dublin) is an Irish actor. He was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe . Rhys-Meyers changed his name when he began acting, Meyers is his mother's maiden name. Shortly after Jonathan was bor - Cassander
• Fiona O'Shaughnessy - Nurse
• Connor Paolo - Young Alexander
• Brian BlessedBrian Blessed (born October 9, 1936) is a respected English actor. He is a large charismatic man with a booming voice who often plays powerful men in Shakespearian and medieval dramas. He is the son of a South Yorkshire miner. He has been criticised for w - Wrestling Trainer
• Christopher Plummer - Aristotle
• Gary Stretch - Cleitus
• John Kavanagh - Parmenion
• Nick Dunning - Attalus
• Mick Lally - Horse Seller