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Disney CEO Bob Iger and his top team are reportedly seething over a major stumble with their upcoming Snow White remake. So, what’s the drama? First, they tried to give the classic tale a modern, “woke” makeover aligned with their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) goals. But the real misstep may have been casting Rachel Zegler as Snow White. Now, as the release date looms just months away, it’s hitting them-this gamble might not pay off, and there’s little they can do to change course.
The marketing has been anything but subtle. Zegler made it clear in interviews that this version of Snow White is far from the damsel in distress of the past. Instead of waiting for Prince Charming, she’s a self-saving “girl boss.” Bold, sure-but in their bid to modernize, Disney has seemingly stripped the story of what made it timeless in the first place. They’ve essentially thrown out the heart of Snow White and replaced it with something unrecognizable.
Think back to the original animated masterpiece: a 13-year-old Snow White with a voice as sweet as birdsong, whose innocence and warmth softened the gruff edges of her dwarf companions. That interplay of gentle and rough brought the story to life. And then there was the prince-a love-struck hero who saved Snow White with a single, iconic kiss. The new version? Zegler has hinted the prince might be axed entirely, describing him as a “stalker” and suggesting the story no longer needs him.
Fans got their first look at this reimagining in the trailer, which premiered before Wicked. It’s already dividing opinions. The heavy reliance on CGI is hard to ignore, making the “live-action” label feel misleading. Gone are the seven dwarves as we knew them-charming, quirky characters who added humor and heart. Instead, we get CGI replacements that lack the warmth and personality of the original. Without real actors to breathe life into them, the characters feel more like placeholders than the endearing misfits fans loved.
The overuse of CGI raises another issue: chemistry. Acting alongside green screens and stand-ins is no easy feat. Just look at The Little Mermaid, where Halle Bailey had to interact with animatronic sea creatures and virtual co-stars. It’s challenging to deliver a performance that feels natural and compelling in such a sterile environment. If Zegler’s performance suffers from this “acting in a void” effect, the emotional depth and charm of Snow White could fall flat.
For Disney, this Snow White remake is shaping up to be less of a fairytale revival and more of a cautionary tale about the risks of tampering too much with a beloved classic.