Disney's Snow White Faces Backlash Over Themes and Cast

Disney's live-action Snow White remake has faced significant controversy, leading to a scaled-back premiere amid backlash over the film's 'woke' themes and the political views of stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Martin Klebba, who voices Grumpy, expressed disappointment at the diminished premiere, arguing the film deserved a major event similar to other Disney projects. The decision to replace the seven dwarfs with CGI 'magical creatures' has drawn criticism from the dwarf actors community, who feel this move is discriminatory and damages their career opportunities. Choon Tan, a performer with dwarfism, articulated concerns that Disney's attempt to be politically correct ironically limits representation opportunities for actors with dwarfism. The film has been criticized for altering traditional elements, such as the romance plot, and Disney has been accused of lacking faith in the project's success due to these controversies. Despite the criticisms, the film is set to release on March 21, 2025, with Disney hoping audiences will appreciate it for its entertainment value.