Yet, this and other decisions have not always been supported by audiences.
Disney live-action remakesare almost always put to a high standard by viewers, andSnow Whiteis no different.
As Disney’s first ever animated theatrical release,theSnow Whiteremake is especially important to the company.
Audiences are looking for accuracy to the source material, but also fresh changes that improve the story.
Like any other Disney live-action remake, this film is being put under an intense microscope.
Unfortunately, this means that the movie has already faced some backlash long before its premiere date.
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Among the seven dwarves,Disney only cast one person with dwarfism.
With so few Hollywood roles written exclusively for people with dwarfism, this choice has faced serious questioning.
Yet, Disney opted for CGI instead.
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However, this progressive step forward did not come without its detractors.
In response to the backlash,Zegler took a remarkably poised and positive stance(viaVariety).
You dont normally see Snow Whites that are of Latin descent.
Even though Snow White is really a big deal in Spanish-speaking countries.
But you dont particularly see people who look like me or are me playing roles like that.
“We need to love them in the right direction.
At the end of the day, I have a job to do that Im really excited to do.
I get to be a Latina princess.”
Zegler critiqued:
I just mean that its no longer 1937.
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Zegler emphasized the need for stories that reflect contemporary values and sensibilities.
The actor also alluded to cutting all the prince’s scenes from the remake.
In particular,Disney’s changing ofSnow White’sdwarveshas been met with bold reactions.
What the f**k are you doing, man?
Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox?
I guess Im not loud enough.
Even the photographers for the Los Angeles premiere were Disneys own in-house photographers (viaBBC).
It is likely Disney taking a calculated risk to keep everyone involved in those events safe.
It is likely Disney taking a calculated risk to keep everyone involved in those events safe.
