Disney’s 'Snow White' Faces Backlash Over Casting, Story Changes, and CGI Dwarfs
The live-action remake, releasing March 21, has sparked debates over its modernized approach, casting decisions, and portrayal of the seven dwarfs.
- Rachel Zegler, cast as Snow White, has faced racist criticism online for her Latina background and comments on the original film’s outdated elements.
- The portrayal of the seven dwarfs as CGI characters has drawn criticism from members of the dwarfism community, including actor Peter Dinklage, for perpetuating stereotypes.
- Gal Gadot, playing the Evil Queen, and Zegler have both faced backlash for their past political statements, including views on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The film’s modernized narrative focuses on Snow White’s journey to discover her voice and purpose, moving away from the traditional 'Prince Charming' storyline.
- Disney has defended its creative choices, stating they consulted with the dwarfism community and aimed to balance respect for the 1937 classic with a contemporary retelling.