Snow White Producer’s Son Slams Rachel Zegler For ‘Hijacking’ Talks and ‘Dragging Personal Politics’ into Film

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Jonah Platt, who is the son of movie producer Marc Platt, recently asserted in a since-removed Instagram comment that lead actress Rachel Zegler negatively impacted the film’s box office earnings. His remark followed a social media post that criticized his father’s actions as “disturbingly inappropriate and unwarranted.

In response, Jonah expressed agreement prior to voicing his defense of his father’s actions regarding Zegler’s political remarks. He contended that Zegler had shifted the discussion about the movie towards her own interests, potentially impacting the efforts of numerous individuals working on the project.

Reportedly, producer Marc Platt traveled to New York for discussions with Zegler following her tweet expressing support for Palestine post the release of the Snow White trailer. Notably, it’s been mentioned that she made contentious comments concerning former President Donald Trump in a separate tweet.

Jonah explained that due to Rachel Zegler’s choice to incorporate her political views in the advertising of a massive Disney production, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, his father – who was the project’s producer – had to abandon his family and embark on a journey across the nation to address this issue. This occurred despite the fact that his father signed a multi-million dollar deal for both his salary and publicity duties for the film.

As an ardent fan, I couldn’t help but express my thoughts: “This is all about maturity and accountability. Her actions undeniably impacted the film’s earnings. It’s important to understand that free speech doesn’t equate to saying whatever you want without consequences, especially in a professional setting.

Additionally, he asserted that a large number of individuals were involved in the film’s production, yet Zegler diverted attention towards her personal pursuits, potentially jeopardizing her colleagues, the crew, and the blue-collar workers. He further stated, “Narcissism should not be indulged or reinforced.

In spite of debates about Zegler’s casting and views on the original Snow White movie being outdated, the live-action adaptation managed to claim the number one position at the box office during its debut weekend. Nonetheless, it garnered just $87 million in its initial week, a figure that some critics felt fell short of expectations for a big Disney production.

In a different wording: Marc Platt, who’s won a Tony and been nominated for an Oscar, teamed up with Jared LeBoff to produce the movie. Directed by Marc Webb, this film sparked controversy before it was even released due to its casting choices and alterations in the original storyline. Since then, Zegler has given glimpses into the film’s production on social media, expressing joy over its triumph.

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2025-03-27 07:09