Another Disney princess, another online outrage. This time it’s about ‘Snow White’

Actress Rachel Zegler is the focus of online controversy regarding her casting in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Snow White.

Quick context: Zegler, a 22-year-old breakout star from Spielberg’s 2021 West Side Story remake, has recently faced online backlash due to past comments about Snow White.
* Resurfaced interviews reveal Zegler’s opinion on the original Snow White narrative, critiquing its outdated representation of women and expressing the need for a modern reinterpretation.
* In one interview, she said the eponymous character would not just dream about true love but about becoming a leader.

Backlash details: The backlash primarily cites Zegler’s comments and her Polish-Colombian background as grounds for criticism.
* Some online users, particularly conservatives, are calling Zegler’s statements reflective of a “woke culture” agenda.
* A number of Disney fans expressed their disappointment over Zegler admitting that she wasn’t a fan of the original film, interpreting it as ingratitude.
* The online criticism has reportedly led to many expressing their disinterest in the film and accusations of a PR crisis.

Public responses: Opinions on the controversy are divided.
* TV writer Franchesca Ramsey defended Zegler, criticizing social media’s propensity for negativity and the overblown reaction.
* On the opposite end, David Hand, son of the original film’s director, called the new concept a “disgrace” and implied Disney and his father wouldn’t have approved of the remake’s changes.

Looking forward: While internet outrage has been high, the impact on the film’s box office performance may be minimal based on past responses to similar controversy, as demonstrated by the successful gross of The Little Mermaid remake despite review bombing.

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