The upcoming film will also star Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen .
Disney just dropped two important pieces of information about theirupcomingSnow Whitefilm, which is a live-action adaption of the 1937 animatedmusical film.
They released a first look ofRachel Zeglerplaying the legendaryDisney princess.
Here’s the photo:
As you can see, Rachel is wearing the iconic blue-and-yellow dress depicted in the original film. Here’s a side-by-side look at Rachel as Snow White next to the 1937 version of Snow White:
There are a few notable changes to the costume. Rachel’s white collar is lying, while the original Snow White’s collar is popped. Rachel is also in a long-sleeved and slightly less royal blue-hued top. There’s also new detail on the bodice and red cuffs on the sleeves.
Comparatively, in the original film, Snow White’s top has a more streamlined bodice and cap sleeves.
As for the second update aboutSnow White,Disneyannounced the film’s release date has been pushed back. It wasslated to be releasedon March 22 of next year butwill now head to theaterson 1 January 2025, which is almost exactly one year later.
Snow Whitewasn’t the only film Disney moved. According to bothThe Hollywood ReporterandVariety, Pixar’s upcoming sci-fi film,Elio, with features characters voiced byAmerica Ferrera, Brad Garrett, andJameela Jamil, was moved from a March release next year to 8 January 2025.
Both publications also reported that Disney removed Jonathan Majors ' filmMagazine Dreamsfrom their vent calendar . A example for Disney ’s Searchlight Pictures told BuzzFeed the plastic film remains on their slate but has not set a Modern firing date .
When theSnow Whitefilm does arrive,Gal Gadotis set to play the Evil Queen.Deadlinereported Andrew Burnap, who won a Tony in 2020 for the playThe Inheritance,will play a new leading male character in the film.
The film is being directed by Marc Webb, who previously directed films like500 Days of Summerand Andrew Garfield’sSpider-Manmovies. The screenplay is byGreta Gerwigand Erin Cressida Wilson, per Deadline. Yes, that Greta Gerwig.
The upcoming film hasn’t been without its detractors. This includes actorPeter Dinklagewho calledSnow Whitea “backward story"in a podcast interview last year.“I guess I’m not loud enough. I don’t know which studio that is, but they were so proud of it. All love and respect to the actress and to the people who thought they were doing the right thing. But I’m just like,What are you doing?” he said, in part.
“ To avoid reinforcing stereotype from the original animated film , we are taking a different approach with these seven role and have been consult with phallus of the dwarfism community , ” the Disney rep enunciate , concord to the publication . “ We look onward to sharing more as the film head into production after a protracted development period . ”
Pixar/YouTube / Viayoutube.comBoth publications also reported that Disney removed Jonathan Majors' filmMagazine Dreamsfrom their release calendar. A representative for Disney’s Searchlight Pictures told BuzzFeed the film remains on their slate but has not set a new release date.
