‘Snow White’: First image of Rachel Zegler turned into the leading princess

The first -unofficial- images of the actress Rachel Zegler turned into the Snow White character as the 21-year-old actress has begun shooting scenes for the live-action adaptation of the 1937 classic.

Unfortunately, the actress’s participation in this film has been controversial since her casting was announced, as many did not see a Latina actress being cast in a traditionally white character.

In the classic fairy tale, Snow White is described as, in addition to being “fairest of all”, as a girl with “skin as white as snow”. However, the manager Mark Webb He said the casting of Rachel had been perfect for the role thanks to the actress’s strength, intelligence and optimism.” Speaking to AFP, he said: “Rachel’s extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts. Her strength, intelligence and optimism will become an integral part of the rediscovery of joy in this classic Disney fairy tale.“.

In June, Rachel, an actress praised for her work on ‘West Side Story’, took to social media to celebrate the news and address hate comments questioning her casting as the classic Disney princess. In a since-deleted tweet, Rachel wrote: “yes i’m snow white no i’m not bleaching my skin for the part“.

The first images show Rachel on her way to the set in London wearing the traditional princess outfit made popular by Disney: the dress with a blue bodice and puffed sleeves attached to a yellow tulle skirt. The young woman must have been on her way to the shoot, since she was wearing UGG boots and hairpins holding her hairstyle, but the image has aroused the curiosity of many.

Once again, social networks have served for many users to show their discontent with these images, claiming that the costume seemed shabby and of poor quality, and reviving the debate about Rachel’s casting, even mentioning that her skin should be clarified in the edition. of the film, which would be a terrible thing. Other reactions mentioned ‘Once upon a time’, the controversial series created by ABC Studios, saying that the costume seemed to come from that series.

‘Snow White’ is currently shooting in London and is scheduled to have its premiere in 2023. Gal Gadot She is in charge of interpreting the stepmother in this version in flesh and blood. The film does not have an official release date, but it is expected to hit theaters in 2023. Also ‘The little Mermaid’another of the adaptations of the Disney classics that is in the works, it will arrive next year and in fact it has a fixed date, specifically May 26.