The upcoming live-action adaptation of takes inspiration from the1937 animated Disney movie and the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Directed by Marc Webb and written by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson, the film brings a fresh perspective to the classic story. Rachel Zegler takes on the lead role of Snow White, while , widely known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, takes on the role of the Evil Queen. Gadot has expressed her excitement about the project, particularly highlighting the joy of playing a Disney villain in a musical.
In a recent interview with , she mentioned the delight in being able to push her performance to new dramatic heights, experimenting with her voice and infusing the character with an animated quality.
As the news of being cast as spread, it ignited a debate surrounding the character's traditional depiction as a white princess in the animated version. The criticism directed at the casting choice draws parallels to the controversy surrounding Halle Bailey's portrayal of a Black Ariel in While Zegler herself was taken aback by the opportunity, she eagerly embraces the chance to showcase her acting abilities in this role. Zegler previously said:
There has also been debate regarding the portrayal of the dwarf characters in the
"Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White, but you're still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Dinklage said on Marc Maron's
Amidst these discussions, rumors have circulated about the potential replacement of the dwarfs with "magical creatures" in the new film. However, the exact plan of the characters remains undisclosed. is scheduled to hit movie theaters on March 22, 2024.