Rachel Zegler Talks About the ‘Snow White’ Backlash and Her Role in the Movie

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As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in virtual worlds, I can’t help but draw a parallel between my escapades and the current controversy surrounding Disney’s live-action adaptation of Snow White. Just like how I’ve seen games evolve from simple 8-bit adventures to complex, immersive experiences, this movie is attempting to breathe new life into an old tale.

It’s common knowledge that Disney has been enjoying itself by transforming beloved animated tales into live-action films. Some of these adaptations, such as The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King, were massive successes, but others have been criticized and are seldom discussed. Despite fans’ opinions, Disney persists in producing live-action versions of the same stories that we’ve already seen.

Among these adaptations, one that’s sparking debate is the upcoming adaptation of Snow White, featuring Rachel Zegler. The film has already faced criticism on various fronts, including the choice of lead actor, the use of visual effects, and the representation of the Dwarves in the movie. Predictably, some have criticized it for being perceived as ‘woke’.

Although we can’t predict the outcome of this film, it’s undeniable that it’s been met with strong criticism by many viewers who think it may not succeed. As a result of this backlash, Rachel Zegler has experienced internet harassment and she has recently shared how it impacted her.

In a chat with Variety magazine, Zegler discussed her winning the role of Snow White in the upcoming film. She explained that director Marc Webb was moved to tears upon hearing her sing and admired her natural elegance, charm, and kindness – qualities reminiscent of Snow White. However, some fans have expressed skepticism about Zegler fitting the traditional image of Snow White. Here’s what the actress had to say regarding these criticisms:

To put it plainly, I felt genuinely disheartened that the situation was misconstrued because I firmly stand by the idea that women have limitless potential. In fact, I wholeheartedly believe they can accomplish anything and everything. I vehemently oppose any notion that restricts someone based on their desires, such as implying that seeking love means giving up work or vice versa. Such ideas are false and have never held true. It’s disconcerting when messages get twisted or humor doesn’t resonate as intended.

The love story plays a crucial role. Many individuals expressed surprise that we were no longer exploring this plotline – truth be told, we’ve always been working on it, just not the specific day in question. Throughout my career, I’ve observed women being criticized and undermined. This trend will likely continue during the upcoming election, a sad reality I anticipate. At times, it seems like we are taking steps backward; it certainly felt that way when such incidents occurred.

Abstaining from social media strips them of their ability to see that they’ve caused me pain, reducing their influence over me.

Source: Variety

Additionally, you should know that although she’s Colombian, Zegler clarified that the movie will offer a fresh interpretation of the “as white as snow” skin reference found in the original story.

The story shifted to an account of ‘Snow White’ from history, where she miraculously endured a snowstorm as an infant. Consequently, the king and queen chose to call her Snow White, as a symbol of her survival and inner strength. Our movie emphasizes this key message: always remember your own power and resilience, young woman or person alike.

Source: Variety

Next year, the film will be released, allowing us to gauge both critics’ and audiences’ responses to the movie as well as the transformations it introduces.

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2024-10-03 18:14