Disney has suddenly scaled back its star-studded Hollywood premiere for the upcoming live-action Snow White, and insiders claim the decision is tied to the growing controversies surrounding stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. The studio, which originally planned a lavish red-carpet event, will now host a “significantly smaller” gathering—and fans are demanding answers.
Sources close to the production reveal tensions exploded behind the scenes after Zegler, who plays Snow White, faced backlash for calling the original 1937 animated classic “extremely dated” in interviews. Meanwhile, Gadot’s casting as the Evil Queen sparked debates about representation, with critics questioning why a Middle Eastern actress was chosen to play a traditionally European villain. Disney’s abrupt move to downsize the premiere has only fueled speculation that the studio is scrambling to avoid a PR disaster.
“The goal is to shift focus back to the film itself,” a Disney spokesperson said vaguely when pressed for details. But insiders claim execs are nervous about Zegler and Gadot dominating headlines instead of the movie. Social media erupted after Ziegler doubled down on her critiques this week, saying, “We’re telling a new story for a modern audience.” Critics fired back, accusing her of disrespecting Disney’s legacy, while Gadot’s supporters and detractors clashed over her role.
Fans are now split: Some argue Disney is “punishing” Zegler and Gadot for speaking out, while others blame the actresses for “derailing” the movie’s buzz. One viral tweet read, “If Disney didn’t want hot takes, maybe they shouldn’t have cast outspoken leads. Now Snow White’s paying the price.”
The scaled-back premiere raises bigger questions about Disney’s live-action remake strategy after The Little Mermaid and Elemental faced similar culture-war debates. Will Snow White survive the drama, or will it become Disney’s next box-office bomb? Stay tuned—this fairy tale’s getting a twist no one saw coming.
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