Teaser for live-action Snow White musical remake fuels controversy, with two lead actresses shining in their roles
Disney just came out the first anticipation and the poster for the long-awaited live-action adaptation of snow White. Since this project was announced, it has not stopped stirring up controversyand after seeing the preview, it’s clear that the debate is far from over. Although this remake was one of the most anticipated, the result may not live up to expectations.
The CGI dwarves leave a lot to be desiredwhich feels more like a soulless addition to the endearing characters we met in the 1937 animated classic. The decision not to use real actors has caused an outcry among fansand after seeing the teaser, it’s easy to understand why. Although the technology is very advanced, it seems that in this case it was not possible to capture the magic and charisma of the original dwarves.
On the other hand, Gal Gadot is the big surprise of the trailerThe actress, known for her role as Wonder Woman, plays the Evil queen with an imposing presence which has already been one of the most commented points on social networks. His performance promises to be one of the highlights of the film.adding a new level of evil to the character we all love to hate.
A new musical version that reinvents a classic
This new version is a musical reimagining from the classic 1937 film, where the essence of the story is maintained: a princess who, after being exiled to the forest by her evil stepmother, is saved by seven dwarves who welcome him into their home. The names of these iconic characters – Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy – will sound familiar to anyone who has seen the original version.but fans are wondering if the magic of these characters will survive in their new digital version.
The cast also has Rachel Zegler as Snow White. The young actress, known for her role in The History of the West Sidetakes on the challenge of bringing one of Disney’s most iconic characters to life. Joining him at his side are Ansu Kabia as the Hunter, Martin Klebba as Grumpy and Andrew Burnap as Jonathan.a new character created for this release.
Mark Webbknown for directing The Amazing Spider-Manis responsible for this adaptation, with a Screenplay written by Greta Gerwig (director of Barbie) and the playwright Erin Cressida Wilson. With such a talented team behind the scenes, expectations for this film are high.even if the first look didn’t convince everyone.
Disney has bet big on live-action adaptations of its animated classics. Among the upcoming releases, the following stand out: Herculeswhich will be directed by Guy Ritchie, and The Little Mermaidwith Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel, which has already generated much enthusiasm. In addition, a new version of Lilo and Stitchthat will combine CGI and real actors. With these projects, Disney is trying to revive the magic of its most beloved films for new generations.
Preview and expectations
The release date is scheduled for March 21, 2025And There is plenty of time for Disney to fix the aspects that have generated criticism. We may see changes to the CGI dwarves before the official premieredepending on how public reaction evolves in the coming months.
Without a doubt, this new version of snow White This will be a topic of conversation for a long time.both for its creative choices and its ambition to update a classic beloved by generations. It remains to be seen whether it will win over both longtime fans and new audiences.