Rachel Zegler starred in Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White that fans had been waiting for a long time. At the box office of the whole planet it was at the top of the list and earned $87.3 million in the first weekend of its release. Despite being at the peak of popularity in the box office, the movie has been the topic of intense confrontation from the very beginning up to now.
Casting Choices Spark Debate
Rachel Zegler, a Latina actress, portrays the character of Snow White. Traditionally the fairy tale heroine is mentioned as “skin as white as snow.”
Positively or negatively, Zegler’s role has been a subject of all kinds of reactions from both the critics and the supporters. Numerous lauded Disney for the realization of the diversity concept. Others, on the contrary side, defended that the idea was far-fetched from the basic plot of the story. Zegler countered that the Snow White character is much loved in many Spanish-speaking countries. She emphasized that she was happy to present the character in a new and white way that had been never been done.
Storyline Modernization Causes Division
Zegler also came up with a surprise, sharing her vision of a change in the story. She mentioned that the leading character in this version of Snow White would not be saved by a prince. Instead, you will see the character promoting independence and plotting for leadership.
While some embraced the update as a present-day thought, others argued that it was too far from the original fairy tale. Critics commented online that they felt the remake showed little respect to the original values of the story.
Political Statements And Social Media Backlash
Zegler’s political views only gave a new breath of the conflict fire. She directed her hostility towards former President Donald Trump. She also took a firm stance, expressing her support for Palestine in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.
Many people online reacted negatively to her posts. People even say that Disney hired a social media consultant to help her with her media activities. The studio wanted to prevent her political views from affecting the film’s marketing and reception.
Conflicts with Co-Star Gal Gadot
The role of the Evil Queen in the film is played by Gal Gadot. She is primarily an Israeli actress too. Some sources suggest that Zegler’s pro-Palestinian comments led to a conflict between both star actors.
Even though neither of the actresses has shared this information in public, speculations of tension have spiced up the drama around the film’s release. It is still uncertain whether this had any effect on the press tour and the behind-the-scenes dynamics.
Odd Box Office Results
Furthermore, despite being number one, Snow White only collected $87.3 million on the first weekend. The film had a massive budget that reached $240 million. This means the film’s future performance will have to be very good in order to be profitable.
Those working in the film industry argue that the film’s varied direction, alongside the controversy on the web, might be the reason for the weak ticket sales. Some people think that the film did not attract the audience due to the backlash that the actress faced.
Producer’s Family Members Criticism Through An Insider’s Eye
Jonah Platt, who is the son of Snow White film producer Marc Platt, had some harsh words for Zegler. In a now non-existent comment, he mentioned that Zegler’s actions and public bugles were seriously affecting the film’s box office performance.
Besides, he also emphasized the importance of professional behavior in Hollywood. The post raised a discussion, with some in favor and some pointing out that it wasn’t right to blame an actress for the film’s problems.
Disney’s Response And What’s Next
Disney has refrained from giving its opinion on the matter up to now. It is utilizing the traditional old ways in selling the film, and the controversy is rather limited. Yet people claim that amidst all the controversies and due to this why, the studio has made the decision to step back and rethink the way they approach talent and social media.
At present, Disney’s live-action remakes are not secured in terms of their future. Theoretically it is becoming much more demanding for the company to bridge the gap between contemporary storytelling and reverence to the original material.
In the meantime, the dispute over Snow White is still in the limelight, and Rachel Zegler is the center of attention. She has received favorable evaluations from the public and critical reviews are also positive though at the same time, the way she projects herself in the public domain is the subject of more debate.
It is unclear as of now whether it will revive again and generate profits or endure through the tough periods as a symbol of a transforming Hollywood.
