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Here’s Why Rachel Zegler’s Snow White Won’t Resonate With Audiences

Disney’s contentious live-action adaptation of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” released its first teaser trailer and footage this August, and the results have fans of the original film buzzing.

By Jillian Schroeder3 min read
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The upcoming adaptation is no stranger to controversy. After Snow White’s first images were revealed, there was a public outcry over the composition of the seven dwarves: a mix of genders, sizes, and ethnicities. Publicly called out by Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, it appeared to be a clear cut case of diversity casting. After an onslaught of criticism, Disney turned away from their initial vision. Just check out the teaser trailer – the film now has seven CGI-created dwarves, putting real actors out of jobs in the process.