Gal Gadot Hints About Her "Deliciously" Wicked Portrayal Of The Evil Queen In Snow White

Gal Gadot just gave us a peek behind the mirror, and it sounds like the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action Snow White is going to be extra, in the best way. Her “deliciously” wicked vibe is already landing, even though the movie’s plot details are still basically locked in a vault.

Here’s what we know so far: the seven dwarfs might not even be in the story, Rachel Zegler is starring as the titular princess, and her casting already sparked a huge culture clash about what a “traditional” Disney princess is supposed to look like. That debate has been compared to the backlash around Halle Bailey’s Ariel, so this remake is coming in hot before a single frame of footage hits.

Now add Gadot’s tease about playing something fairy-tale evil with real flavor, and you’ve got a remake that’s more complicated than a poisoned apple decision.

Snow White stars Gal Gadot as the Evil Witch

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Gadot’s “deliciously” wicked comment hits right after the studio basically admitted the Evil Queen is going to be the main event, not a background villain.

There isn't much information available about the movie's plot, although it has already been stated that the seven dwarfs may not be included. Other than that, not much is known.

Snow White will star Rachel Zegler as the titular character

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Then Rachel Zegler’s casting controversy takes center stage, because the internet is already arguing about who gets to be Snow White before anyone even sees the dwarfs situation.

The controversy over Snow White's traditional representation as a white princess in the animated version erupted as news of Rachel Zegler's casting spread. The criticism of this casting decision mirrors the debate over Halle Bailey's portrayal of a Black Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

Zegler was surprised by the opportunity, but she is excited about the chance to use this role to showcase her acting skills.

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"I think it was so much fun to play the Evil Queen"

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When Sean Bailey compares classic princesses and villains to Marvel-style heroes, it reframes the whole plan, especially if the seven dwarfs really are missing.

Sean Bailey, President of Production at Walt Disney Pictures, shared insights on the planned live-action remake of Snow White when it was first announced.

"We were given an incredible opportunity to explore what we wanted to be as a live-action team. We were afforded a lot of latitude to consider what that was. We thought if Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America are Marvel superheroes, then perhaps Alice, Cinderella, Mowgli, and Belle are our superheroes, while Cruella and Maleficent are our supervillains. Maybe if there's a way to reconnect with the affinity for what those characters mean to people in a manner that attracts the best talent and utilizes the best technology, that could become something truly exciting. It feels very Disney, playing to the competitive advantages of this brand."

"There was something so delicious with this part because it's a fairy tale"

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And Marc Webb talking up Zegler’s voice and personality makes it feel like Disney is trying to sell this as a “reconnect with the fairy tale” moment, not just a remake.

Marc Webb states that Rachel's extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her talents. "Her strength, intelligence, and optimism will become an integral part of rediscovering the joy in this classic Disney fairytale."

What are your thoughts on Gal Gadot's comments? Are you looking forward to seeing her in the Snow White remake as the Evil Witch?

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If the Evil Queen is truly “deliciously” bad, this Snow White might be the one that finally makes everyone stop fighting about who belongs and start watching.

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