The latest remake of Snow White has been branded as “Woke” after the woman cast as the lead calls out the original Prince as being a “Stalker,” something that’s ruffled a few feathers on the internet.
Snow White Ruffles Feathers

Rachel Zegler’s controversial remarks about the upcoming Snow White live-action remake have been attacked.
A Modern Take on a Damsel in Distress

Rachel Zegler stepped into the role of Snow White in Disney’s new adaptation and revealed her approach to the character, asserting that this isn’t the same Snow White from the original 1937 film.
A Feminist Approach

“We absolutely wrote a Snow White that is not gonna be saved by the prince,” she shared, emphasising the changes in the princess’s storyline.
A Role Model for Women

Instead of being a damsel in distress, Zegler’s Snow White will be portrayed as a “leader.”
Snow White Doesn’t Need a Prince?

Zegler went on to say, “She’s not going to be saved by the prince and she’s not going to be dreaming about true love.”
Following Her Father’s Strong Values

Zegler insisted her ideas for the strong Snow White came from the strong values that her father instilled in her as a woman.
Facing the Past

Zegler admitted she had only watched the original Snow White film once, admitting “I was scared of the original version.”
Original Prince Labelled “Stalker”

She labeled the prince a “stalker” and questions his role in the film in a controversial new take that has ruffled feathers.
Critics Speak Out

Zegler’s remarks sparked conversations online, with different opinions coming to light.
Right-Wing Online Users Reposts

The interview with Entertainment Weekly was reposted by the right-wing online account End Wokeness.
Actress Labelled “PR Disaster”

The account captioned the video, “The new Snow White says that the Prince was a creepy stalker and suggests that all scenes of the Prince could be cut She’s a walking PR disaster for Disney.”
“Woke” Disney Slammed

Another user blamed Biden for Disney’s latest rebrand, “Disney has lost half its value since Biden was sworn in and the company went fully woke.”
A Misunderstood Visionary?

Supporters of Zegler defended her comments, “This actress is so much smarter than the millions of people who came before her. i dont understand why you cant see this?” One Twitter user commented.
Calls for a Boycott

Another user Annie Jones suggested, “Boycott the woke movie …”
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