Snow White revealed at D23

[Skylar Kinsley]

Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White has been a lightning rod for controversy since its announcement. After multiple delays seemingly aimed at cooling down initial backlash, the film’s trailer was finally released to an overwhelmingly negative response. The casting of Rachel Zegler, a Colombian descent actress, as the titular character sparked immediate outrage among fans expecting a more traditional portrayal of Snow White. The character has historically been depicted as a pale, black-haired woman, a stark contrast to Zegler’s Latina heritage. While some fans initially tolerated the casting, subsequent controversies have intensified the backlash. The controversy reached a new peak when […]

 

[LilSoon]

This whole Snow White thing is a mess. I get what Peter Dinklage was saying about stereotypes, but he doesn't speak for all of us. There are so few roles for little people in Hollywood, and now Disney is using CGI instead of casting actual actors? It's like they're erasing us. I'm so frustrated. We should be celebrating diversity, not replacing people with technology. I hope this backlash makes Disney realize their mistake and give us a chance.

 

[Brad Jones]

Why call it live-action when it looks like a cartoon? The opening scene was practically all CGI, it felt like watching a video game cutscene. Where's the magic of practical effects? I get using CGI when it's necessary, but this is ridiculous. That cottage looks like it belongs in a home decor magazine, not a fairytale forest. And those dwarfs? They're straight out of a nightmare. From a distance, they look like bad Halloween costumes. I can't imagine what their faces will look like up close. Uncanny valley, here we come.

 

[RedStateGal76]

I get that people want to see diversity in Hollywood, but let's be honest, Zegler is not Snow White. The original story describes Snow White as having pale skin and dark hair. Zegler is Latina, and while she's undoubtedly talented, she doesn't fit the classic description. It's like casting a Black actor as Elsa in Frozen – it just doesn't work.

And let's talk about beauty standards for a second. People are saying it's unfair to compare Zegler to Gal Gadot, but let's be real, Gadot is on another level. She's stunning, elegant, and has that classic Hollywood glamour. Zegler is cute, sure, but she's not in the same league. It's not about being mean or disrespectful; it's just stating facts.

I'm not saying Zegler is a bad actress or that she doesn't deserve a chance. But let's not pretend this casting choice is anything other than a marketing ploy to appeal to a certain audience. If Disney really wanted to be inclusive, they could have created an original story with a diverse cast instead of trying to force a square peg into a round hole.

 

[Gwenn]

I think they missed a huge opportunity with the casting. The Evil Queen is supposed to be the epitome of villainy, right? So, why cast someone conventionally pretty? They should have gone all out and found an actress with a naturally fierce, intimidating look. You know, someone who could just glare and make you shiver. Instead, they went for the typical glamorous villain look. It's like they forgot the whole point of the character. A bit of a letdown, if you ask me. I mean, the Evil Queen is supposed to be less pretty than Snow White.

 

[HollowDesolation22]

Disney is definitely trying to navigate a tricky situation here. They want to be more inclusive, but they also risk alienating their core fanbase. It'll be interesting to see how the movie performs when it finally comes out. Maybe the controversy will actually drum up more interest!

 

[CorazonZ51]

Those trolls harassing Zegler are seriously out of line. It's just a movie! She deserves a chance to play Snow White her way. Besides, haven't there been, like, a million Snow White movies already? If some people don't like this one, they can just watch another version.Look, I get that people are attached to the original Snow White, but isn't that what remakes are for? To put a new spin on things?

 

[Awakens]

Honestly, I'm glad they're shaking things up with Snow White. It's about time princesses weren't all lily-white and waiting for Prince Charming. Plus, there are plenty of other Snow White movies out there if you want the super traditional version. It's great to see a Latina actress like Zegler getting a shot at this classic role. Maybe the story will be more empowering for young girls too.

 

[MRoberts]

This is crazy. Rachel Zegler is getting the same treatment Halle Bailey did. It’s like people can’t handle change, or something different. I mean, Snow White is a classic story, but come on, it’s been told a million times already. Why can’t we have a new take on it? It’s not like they’re changing the whole plot.

People online are so mean. It's one thing to have an opinion, but to bully and harass someone over a movie role is just wrong. Rachel doesn’t deserve this kind of treatment. She’s a talented actress and she’s clearly passionate about the role. Let her do her job without all the hate.

I hope Disney stands by her. They need to protect their actors from this kind of toxic behavior. It's not fair to put someone through that just because of a role. We should be excited about seeing a different perspective on a classic story, not tearing people down.

 

[CrystalWarrior]

This is all getting out of hand. People are so quick to jump on the hate bandwagon without even thinking. Zegler's just an actress doing her job. We should stop attacking people online and focus on real issues. It's tiring seeing everyone get so worked up over a fictional character. It's wild how quickly things blow up on social media—one minute it's all about cute cat videos, and the next it's a full-on hate storm. Folks need to relax and remember that their words have consequences. Bullying someone just because they have a different opinion isn't cool.