Rachel Zegler revealed that Steven Spielberg recommended her to Marc Webb, who directed the live-actionDisney’s Snow Whitemovie. TheupcomingSnow Whitefilmis Disney’s most recent live-action adaptation of one of its classic animated movies. 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsfollows the titular Disney princess who is put into an enchanted sleep by a poisoned apple, and can only be awakened by true love’s kiss. Zegler was cast as the iconic Disney princess after starring in Spielberg’s 2021West Side Storyadaptation.
Appearing onJimmy Kimmel Liveahead of the release of the live-action Disney film,Zegler reveals how she found out she got cast as Snow White. The actress details that she knew Spielberg recommended her to Webb after they worked together onWest Side Story. However, before she officially got offered the role of Snow White, Zegler texted Spielberg to wish him a Happy Father’s Day, to whichhe responded with apple emojis, hinting that she was going to be offered the leading roleinSnow White. Read Zegler’s full comments below:
I actually got a really glowing recommendation from Steven Spielberg to Marc Webb, who directedSnow White.
And I also got a text from Steven kind of alluding to the fact that I had gotten the part [of Snow White] before I found out. I wished him a Happy Father’s Day, as one does, and he texted me a bunch of apple emojis as a response!
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SinceSnow White is such a well-known Disney princessand the 1937 animated movie is so beloved, there was likely a lot of pressure on Webb and Disney to find the perfect actress to star in the movie. It’s safe to say that Spielberg’s praise of theWest Side Storyactress and his recommendation to Webb helped Zegler’s land the role as he is one of the most respected directors and producers in the industry.
Since she is half-Columbian, some people have argued that she was not the right choice for Snow White due to the story’s European origins.
Even though the critically acclaimed director recommended her,Zegler’s casting inSnow Whitehas led to criticism. Since she is half-Columbian, some people have argued that she was not the right choice for Snow White due to the story’s European origins. Additionally, some have already critisized the upcoming movie since it will make changes to the 1937 film. Reportedly,Snow White won’t rely so much on true love’s kiss from Prince Charming in the upcoming adaptationand will be more proactive.
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Despite the online backlash, I think Zegler was a great pick for Snow White. In addition to Spielberg’sWest Side Story, she was also a standout inThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesandY2K. It seems like Spielberg was right to recommend the actress for the role, as thefirst reactions to Zegler as Snow Whitehave been extremely positive. However, despite Zegler’s reportedly outstanding performance,Snow Whitestill has an upward battle since it is a movie that is riddled with controversy.
