Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has found its lead in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and West Side Story's Rachel Zegler.
"Rachel’s extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts. Her strength, intelligence and optimism will become an integral part of rediscovering the joy in this classic Disney fairytale," director Marc Webb said.
Shortly after the casting news broke, Zegler herself shared an old tweet from 2017 in which she dressed up as The Little Mermaid's Ariel and wrote, "i wanna be a real disney princess."
Released in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is based on an 1812 fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm and is notably the first Disney animated motion picture. The story centers on a young princess who's forced to perform manual labor by her villainous stepmother, a Queen, who's jealous of Snow White's beauty. When the Queen sends a Huntsman to kill Snow White, she flees into the wilderness, where she befriends seven dwarves, each with distinct personalities.
Snow White will be the latest in a long line of live-action remakes of Disney animated films that already includes The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan and more.
Directed by Marc Webb, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs stars Rachel Zegler. The film has yet to receive a release date.
Source: Deadline
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