Marc Webb will be directing the next American musical fantasy picture “Snow White” and Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson wrote the screenplay. It is a live-action remake of Disney’s 1937 animated picture “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” which was largely based on the Brothers Grimm’s 1812 fairy tale of the same name.
It was co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Marc Platt Productions. Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen in the movie which also stars Rachel Zegler as the title character. The casting of non-little people as characters who were once considered to be dwarfs has drawn controversy.
From March to July 2022, Pinewood Studios in England served as the primary location for filming. Charlie Kirk, a founder shared the news of the Snow White movie release date.
Welcome to some of the first images from Disney’s live action remake of Snow White and her DEI Dwarfs. Snow White is played by a Hispanic actress and there’s only one dwarf and 6 full gown adults. Disney says it’s taking the casting of the film in a “new direction” to “avoid… pic.twitter.com/sqiRHkyf97
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 14, 2023
But there is a controversy related to Rachel and Snow White. To know about the controversy check out the below paragraphs.
What Did Rachel Zegler Say About the “Snow White” Controversy?
The seven dwarfs from the Disney classic were given their first look in images taken on the remake’s set that was released on July 14.
EXCLUSIVE Snow White and the Seven… Politically-Correct Companions? https://t.co/gOantUJDEQ pic.twitter.com/Gn8NpFIEKP
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) July 14, 2023
A Disney representative said in a statement, “The photos are fake and not from our production.” A representative from Disney’s “PR shop” later verified the pictures were real but they weren’t actual photos taken on the set.
Zegler, best known for her work in West Side Story was revealed to have been cast as the princess in the upcoming live-action musical adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 2021. When the casting was announced, some social media users attacked the seven dwarfs’ casting decisions and said racἰst remarks about Latina Zegler.
In response to “the nonsensical discourse” surrounding her choice to play Snow White, Rachel Zegler has begged fans to refrain from tagging her in social media posts.
In response to the most recent criticism directed at the cast of the impending live-action “Snow White” movie, Rachel Zegler has spoken out. Zegler thanked her supporters, but she also said she was done participating in the “nonsensical discourse” around her portrayal of Snow White.
In a tweet posted on July 15, the 22-year-old said, “Extremely appreciative of the love I feel from those defending me online, but please don’t tag me in the nonsensical discourse about my casting.”
extremely appreciative of the love i feel from those defending me online, but please don’t tag me in the nonsensical discourse about my casting.
i really, truly do not want to see it.
so i leave you w these photos! i hope every child knows they can be a princess no matter what pic.twitter.com/AU5PjJutK5
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) July 15, 2023
On the other side, the “West Side Story” actor received a lot of praise from admirers who dubbed her “the perfect Snow White.”
rachel zegler is the perfect snow white ✨🦋 pic.twitter.com/SlH3wvH5if
— elle 💌 (@everaftersun) July 14, 2023
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