Research Paper by Fadun Adenuga The real issue with Disney's colour-blind casting, the perpetuation of hate against non-white women in media, and the consequence of 'forced' representation. With the release and lackluster reception of Disney's Snow White (2025), directed by Marc Webb, the public has been left wondering: who is to blame for this box office failure? Some critics have. The same thing can be said for the upcoming, live action "Snow White" casting.
Rachel Zegler is a top-notch actress and deserves all the recognition in the world. However, the character Snow White is known for her pale, almost. The most immediate controversy related to Snow White was the casting of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes ' Rachel Zegler in the title role.
Since Snow White was previously portrayed as a raven-haired, white-skinned princess (hence her name), her continued perceived whiteness was crucial to the sustained mental health of many Americans. In many instances, the casting of non-white, female, and queer actors have caused heated online backlash. Snow White was no different-only it should have been.
The musical fantasy film stars Colombian-descent actor Rachel Zegler as Snow White, a character famously named after the color of her skin. Color-blind casting is the practice of casting roles without regard to the actor's ethnicity or race. [1] Alternative terms and similar practices include non-traditional casting, integrated casting, or blind casting, [a] which can involve casting without consideration of skin color, body shape, sex or gender.
[citation needed] A representative of the Actors' Equity Association has disputed the. Walt Disney Studios' upcoming live-action film "Snow White" meets controversy over its color- blind casting. Photo provided by IMDb Walt Disney Studios announced the upcoming release of the new live-action film "Snow White," set on March 21, 2025, unveiling its teaser trailer on Aug.
10. The editor is totally ready to lay down all the main points of contention for you guys today: the casting of Rachel Zegler as Snow White, the reimagining of the seven dwarfs, and the outspoken political views of the lead actors. Casting Choices and Representation: Navigating Race, Gender, and Disability Let's dive into the nitty-gritty, shall we? Admittedly, such colour-blind casting isn't unusual in remakes of cartoon classics - the African-American actress Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action version of The Little Mermaid - but Zegler didn't help her cause by denouncing the much.
Long before its release on March 21, Disney's live-action Snow White remake sparked multiple controversies, including debates over its color-blind casting, alterations to the story, Zegler's. Because a great part of the character is being "white as snow", "skin as white as snow and lips as red as blood" Imagine casting a white girl as Pocahontas that would be stupid, this is the same.