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Looks like this premiere won’t be the fairest of them all.

After suffering incredible backlash over the forthcoming live-action “Snow White,” Disney has decided to scale back its usual over-the-top premiere in Los Angeles, reported Variety on Tuesday, March 11.

Instead, the studio has reportedly opted for a quiet, laid-back pre-party and screening at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 15.


  The “Snow White” remake has been flooded with controversy. Courtesy of Disney The “Snow White” remake has been flooded with controversy. Courtesy of Disney

Unlike usual red carpets, “Snow White” stars Rachel Zegler, 23, and Gal Gadot, 39, will not be answering questions from dozens of media outlets, as Disney has allegedly handpicked only a select few photographers and a house crew to cover the high-profile event.


  Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen in the upcoming live-action film. Courtesy of Disney Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen in the upcoming live-action film. Courtesy of Disney

  Many took issue with Zegler, a Latina actress, being cast as Snow White. rachel zegler / Instagram Many took issue with Zegler, a Latina actress, being cast as Snow White. rachel zegler / Instagram

  The pair are supposed to attend the upcoming scaled-down premiere. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP The pair are supposed to attend the upcoming scaled-down premiere. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Zegler plays Snow White and Gadot stars as the Evil Queen. Both actresses are expected to attend the premiere next week.

Disney did not comment when contacted. The Post reached out to Zegler’s and Gadot’s reps but did not immediately hear back.

“Snow White” will hit theaters on March 21 — but the Marc Webb-directed film has been swamped with controversy following the decision to replace the fairy tale’s seven dwarfs with “magical creatures” of all sizes and genders.


  The new movie replaces the fairy tale’s seven dwarfs with “magical creatures” of all sizes and genders. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection The new movie replaces the fairy tale’s seven dwarfs with “magical creatures” of all sizes and genders. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

  Many critics called Disney’s decision too “woke.” ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Many critics called Disney’s decision too “woke.” ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

Many accused Disney of being too “politically correct” and “woke.” Others also took issue with Zegler, a Latina actress, being cast as the lead.

Even “Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage, who has dwarfism, shared his critiques.

“Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback [when] they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White, but you’re still telling the story of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’” the actor told Marc Maron during a January 2022 interview on the latter’s podcast.

“You’re progressive in one way, but then you’re still making that f–king backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together. What the f–k are you doing, man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox? I guess I’m not loud enough.”


  Peter Dinklage also shared his thoughts on the matter. GC Images Peter Dinklage also shared his thoughts on the matter. GC Images

Disney responded by claiming it was taking a “different approach” to “avoid reinforcing stereotypes” from the 1937 film.

Zegler has faced her own criticism after she spoke out against those who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 election and for calling the original animated “Snow White” “extremely dated.”


  Zegler has faced her own backlash over comments about the film and her social media posts. rachel zegler / Instagram Zegler has faced her own backlash over comments about the film and her social media posts. rachel zegler / Instagram

  She also sparked controversy over her comments about Prince Charming. Courtesy of Disney She also sparked controversy over her comments about Prince Charming. Courtesy of Disney

“She’s not going to be saved by the prince and she’s not going to be dreaming about true love. She’s dreaming about becoming the leader she knows she can be and the leader that her late father told her that she could be if she was fearless, fair, brave and true,” the “West Side Story” actress told Variety in 2022.

Gadot, who is Israeli, and Zegler have been outspoken about the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, with the latter writing “free Palestine” on X after the first “Snow White” trailer was released online.

“I interpret people’s feelings about this film as passion for it, and what an honor to be able to be a part of something that people are so passionate about,” she told Vogue Mexico

“We’re not always going to have the same feelings as everyone around us and all we can do is give our best.” 

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