The remake of Disney’s Snow White highly expected more buzz for off-screen drama than the fairy plot line reported simmering between the leading stars, Pro-Israel Gal Gadot and Pro-Israel Zegler.  

The Root of the Controversy

By recent reports and rumours of two stars due to the political opposition stances on the Israel and Palestine conflict the divide has grown up between Gal Gadot and Zegler. 

The movie Snow White is directed by Marc Webb and featuring original music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Snow White stars Rachel Zegler, a 23 years old actress, as the iconic princess and Israeli actress Gal Gadot, a 39 years old actress, as the Evil Queen in the movie Snow White. However, the recent reports suggest a growing divide among the two stars due to their opposing political stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Rachel Zegler has used her platform to condemn violence against the children in Gaza, and to advocate for Palestinian rights, while Gadot, a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) member, has been vocal in her support for Israel and the release of Israeli hostages. According to the people those are close to the situation, this political clash has created noticeable friction among the actresses, with one source revealing, “They have nothing in common.”

Disney’s Strategic Response

In an effort to manage the situation and avoid politically charged questions, Disney has opted for a carefully controlled, family-friendly premiere in Los Angeles on March 15. Notably, this event will exclude traditional red carpet press access, a strategy similar to Warner Bros.’ approach during The Flash premiere amid lead actor Ezra Miller’s legal troubles.

Disney wants to protect the reputation of the movie. They don’t want people to be upset or divided because of the different political views of the actresses.

Social Media Backlash and BDS Movement

The controversy has also sparked a wave of criticism on social media. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has called for a boycott of Snow White due to Gadot’s involvement, accusing her of being a “proud supporter of Israel’s genocidal war.”

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Conversely, Zegler has faced accusations of politicizing a children’s film. However, she remains one of the few voices in Hollywood willing to speak out against the deaths of over 48,000 Palestinians since October 7.

Impact on the Film’s Promotion

The tension between Zegler and Gadot has reportedly impacted the film’s global promotional strategy. While the film is expected to open among $50 million and $56 million domestically, Disney has opted for alternative events, like  a musical performance by Zegler in Spain, Segovia, rather than a traditional UK premiere.

Despite the off-screen drama, the stars have made select appearances together, including D23 Expo of Disney in 2022 and at the Oscars the recent joint presentation. However, the underlying political divide remains evident.

What’s Next for Snow White

Set to hit theaters on March 21, Snow White faces a challenging road ahead as it navigates both political controversy and audience expectations. Whether the film can rise above the off-screen drama or be overshadowed by the political divide between its stars remains to be seen.

Key Takeaways

• Rachel Zegler’s pro-Palestine stance and Gal Gadot’s support for Israel have fueled tensions on the Snow White set.
• Disney’s controlled premiere strategy aims to avoid politically charged questions.
• The BDS movement calls for a boycott due to Gadot’s involvement.
• Despite the controversy, the film is tracking well for its domestic release.

Share Your Thoughts!

Will plan of Disney make the movie a hit or not, or will the different political views of the two main actresses, Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler, affect how well it does?

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