Recent controversies surrounding Snow White have sparked concerns among audiences as Disney prepares for its upcoming live-action adaptation of the classic tale. Following the conclusion of filming on July 13, 2023, several new images from the Snow White set have gone viral on social media, igniting heated discussions.
According to the Daily Mail, a series of leaked images revealed the latest look of Snow White from the live-action adaptation. The images feature a new character portrayal of Snow White that is no longer played by Rachel Zegler, who was previously confirmed by Disney. The images also introduce seven new characters designed to replace the iconic “Seven Dwarfs.” Currently, news about Snow White has garnered nearly 9 million views on Twitter.
The image shows the new Snow White character in a yellow dress, blue shirt, and red scarf, resembling her animated counterpart. However, the actress in the image is not Rachel Zegler but a different girl. According to the Daily Mail’s report, this actress also has Latin roots and does not match the traditional “Snow White” image. Disney has yet to comment on the leaked images released by the Daily Mail.
The new Snow White character design has caused a stir.
Additionally, the seven dwarfs have been completely replaced by seven “magical creatures” with diverse ethnicities, genders, and heights. According to insiders, the new Snow White adaptation will be bold, unique, and have a modern spirit. She will not need a prince or face challenges that define her identity. This also explains why the traditional seven dwarfs have been replaced, marking a significant shift in the narrative of Snow White from its origins to the present.
Controversy over the new Snow White character design.
The seven characters are referred to as “magical creatures” instead of seven dwarfs.
Audience comments:
– I am Latin and I have never demanded that Snow White be this way.
– Hoping the backlash leads to Disney reconsidering this project…
– Surely the original character was meant for Zegler in some scenes, but is not the main character anymore?
– This new girl doesn’t seem much better…
– Is anyone excited about the new magical creatures instead of the dwarfs? If there are no dwarfs, then what is Snow White?
The current images of the new Snow White character have left audiences in a state of confusion. Previously, Disney had “cast aside” Rachel Zegler as the lead character, while Gal Gadot will play the evil queen. Some opinions suggest that this could just be an actress standing in for Zegler in some fragmented scenes, but there are views that criticize the portrayal of Snow White as being too far from the original concept, especially regarding skin tone.
Two actresses confirmed by Disney previously.
Recently, Snow White has become a focal point of debate after its global release at the end of May, yet it has still generated over $540 million in revenue. Screen Rant speculated that Snow White could gross up to $800 million and become Disney’s next success, reflecting the significant brand value of this iconic Disney princess. Currently, Snow White is set to premiere worldwide on March 22, 2024.
