If new rumored images from the Daily Mail are accurate, then those of you hoping for a live-action “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” are likely to be let down. Only Snow’s friend appears to be a true dwarf; the rest of the cast appears to have come straight out of a United Colors of Benetton advertisement.
Rumored Images Suggest a Diverse Cast for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Remake
According to leaked photos, Zegler and her seven companions were spotted filming scenes in Bedfordshire on Thursday. The seven magical beings appear to be of many different racial and gender backgrounds.
The well-known yellow and blue dress from Snow White was worn by the actress, and it was covered by a red cape. They were dressed brightly and were her happy companions.
The pictures show actress Rachel Zegler (Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Westside Story) dressed as the titular Disney princess in her traditional red and yellow gown, along with her seven… companions who are normal size?
Peter Dinklage
Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage, who spoke out last year against the “backward” narrative of “seven dwarfs living in a cave,” was a major factor in Disney’s decision to replace the dwarves with magical creatures.
The seven creatures, according to a source involved in the production, will resemble JRR Tolkien’s hobbits or the trolls from the movie Frozen. They will be physically similar to humans in that they will have two legs, two arms, and a face with eyes, a nose, and a mouth. After the filming is finished, these characters will undergo CGI.
Peter Dinklage, who has achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism, has frequently shared his challenges with the world about everything he had to go through to succeed. Consequently, in 2022, Disney announced that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs would be remade.
Tyrion Lannister, a character he played in the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, helped Peter Dinklage become famous. From 2011 to 2019, he participated in the accolade-winning program.
Peter Dinklage’s Advocacy for Representation and Challenging Stereotypes
Dinklage expressed his surprise and displeasure with the casting of a Latina actress as Snow White while maintaining the conventional plot in an interview on the podcast WTF with Marc Maron.
EXCLUSIVE Snow White and the Seven… Politically-Correct Companions? https://t.co/gOantUJDEQ pic.twitter.com/Gn8NpFIEKP
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) July 14, 2023
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ underlying narrative, according to Dinklage, perpetuates outmoded and stereotypical narratives, even though Disney may be proud of their diverse casting choices.
He inquired as to why Disney did not use the chance to reevaluate the undertaking and offer a more modern interpretation of the fairytale, departing from the conventional portrayal of seven dwarves living in a cave.
The actor expressed his dissatisfaction with the industry’s resistance to eschewing ingrained tropes and stereotypes in a passionate manner, which further emphasized his anger.
Dinklage emphasized the value of representation and called for breaking down barriers to produce more compelling and varied stories. He expressed a desire for a more open-minded and diverse approach to storytelling.
Disney’s Official Statement and Commitment to Respectful Portrayals
Disney issued a formal statement in response to the criticism received as a result of Dinklage’s interview. They expressed their commitment to refraining from reiterating stereotypes from the original animated film and acknowledged the concerns voiced.
Disney announced that they are approaching the characters differently and have been speaking with people who are affected by dwarfism to make sure their portrayal is respectful and accurate. As the movie enters production after a protracted development phase, they pledged to provide more information.
This debate concerning Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is not brand-new. Along with casting actors of average height and digitally swapping their faces for smaller bodies, the 2012 Kristen Stewart-starring movie Snow White and the Huntsman attracted criticism.
The controversy surrounding both movies serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for more genuine and diverse representation in the entertainment sector.
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Snow White – FAQs
Who is the tallest of the 7 dwarfs?
The following details can be found in the original production drawings (4): “Doc is about 14 heads taller than the other dwarfs,” “Grumpy is the average size of dwarfs,” and “Dopey is a little shorter than the others.”
How old is Snow White?
In the movie, Snow White was portrayed as being 14 and the Prince as being 31.
Who is the youngest dwarf?
Ori is the youngest Dwarf in The Hobbit films, contrary to the book’s claim that Fli and Kli are at least fifty years younger than the other twelve Dwarves who are in Thorin’s company.
