On Aug. 12, 2024, three days after Rachel Zegler hit the stage at Disney's D23 fan event to introduce the first official trailer of "Snow White," she thanked supporters effusively in an X post for driving the teaser to 120 million views in 24 hours.
The article from Yahoo Entertainment discusses the controversy surrounding Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White." Initially announced with excitement, the project has faced significant backlash due to several changes from the original 1937 animated classic. Key points of contention include the casting of Rachel Zegler, who is of Colombian and Polish descent, as Snow White, leading to debates about racial representation. Additionally, the decision to replace the seven dwarfs with "magical creatures" of diverse sizes, ethnicities, and genders has stirred controversy, particularly among those who felt it was an unnecessary alteration or even disrespectful to the original story and to actors with dwarfism. The film's director, Marc Webb, and Zegler have defended these changes as attempts to modernize the tale and address contemporary issues of representation and inclusivity. However, these efforts have been met with criticism from fans and some original cast members, like actor Warwick Davis, who argue that the changes might sideline actors with dwarfism. The article also touches on Disney's broader strategy of reimagining its classics to fit modern sensibilities, which has not always been well-received by audiences expecting fidelity to the source material.
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