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Disney won\u2019t be rolling out a glitzy red carpet for its highly-awaited Snow White remake. The reason? The upcoming film is mired in controversy, largely because of its lead stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. According to Variety, Disney\u2019s scaled-back premiere event will still include a pre-party and screening at the El Capitan Theatre on March 15. But unlike the studio\u2019s usual extravaganzas, the premiere won\u2019t be jam-packed with journalists. Instead, only limited photographers and mostly in-house crews will be in attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Snow White trailer: Menacing Gal Gadot challenges Rachel Zegler\u2019s Disney Princess, watch here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Controversy surrounds Rachel Zegler\u2019s casting as Snow White<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While Disney has stayed quiet on the backlash, the decision to make the premiere a low-key event seems to be a response to months of online outrage. Some self-proclaimed Disney \u201cpurists\u201d took issue with Zegler, a Latina actor, playing the beloved \u2018fair-skinned\u2019 princess. Others also questioned Zegler for referring to the 1937 animated original as \u201cdated\u201d for featuring a character who \u201cliterally\u201d stalks Snow White.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Despite calls for recasting, Zegler doubled down on her stance at D23 in 2022. She told the crowd that this new version of Snow White isn\u2019t about waiting for a prince to save the day. \u201cShe\u2019s dreaming about becoming the leader she knows she can be,\u201d Zegler said. While some applauded her point of view, others accused Disney of rewriting iconic characters just to tick boxes. <\/span>Speaking to Vogue Mexico earlier this year, Zegler addressed the criticism, \u201cI interpret people\u2019s sentiments towards this film as passion,\u201d she said. \u201cWhat an honour to be part of something people feel so strongly about.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u2018Seven Dwarfs\u2019 debate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Earlier, Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage criticised Disney\u2019s decision<\/a> to reimagine Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In a podcast appearance with Marc Maron, Dinklage said, \u201cThey were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White, but you\u2019re still telling the story of \u2018Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.\u2019 Take a step back and look at what you\u2019re doing there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Politics in play<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some say the behind-the-scenes drama is more interesting than the actual film. Zegler and Gadot find themselves on opposite sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Zegler supports Palestine. Meanwhile, Gadot, who is Israeli, is a vocal supporter of Israel. According to Variety, Gadot recently gave an emotional speech at the Anti-Defamation League\u2019s summit on March 4, condemning those who celebrated the October 7 Hamas attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gadot has typically steered clear of political conversations, but she says the events of October changed that. Meanwhile, Zegler\u2019s pro-Palestine posts have also drawn criticism. According to Variety, Just last month, pro-Palestinian protesters staged a protest outside the Captain America: Brave New World premiere, criticising Marvel for introducing Sabra, an Israeli superhero.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Snow White release<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Despite the controversy, Disney is pushing ahead with the release. The Marc Webb-directed Snow White hits theaters on March 21. Its trailer, released earlier this year, has already pulled in over 11.8 million views on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n