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Snow White Fallout: Producer’s Son Slams Rachel Zegler, Cites ‘Immature’ Actions
Rachel Zegler was accused by the son of a “Snow White” producer of damaging the film’s box office prospects through her “free Palestine” comment and alleged “immature” conduct.
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In August 2024, Rachel Zegler celebrated the “Snow White” trailer’s 120 million views within 24 hours on X (formerly Twitter). However, she concluded her celebratory thread with the phrase, “and always remember, free palestine.” This post added to a series of controversies surrounding the film and Zegler, which began with criticism of her Colombian heritage upon her casting and continued with backlash for her critiques of the original animated “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The “free Palestine” comment was particularly contentious, given co-star Gal Gadot’s well-known support for Israel.
Variety reported that Disney was troubled by Rachel Zegler’s “free Palestine” post, leading “Snow White” producer Marc Platt to travel to New York and request its removal, which Zegler declined. This week, Marc Platt’s son, Jonah Platt, entered the discussion, defending his father against accusations of being “creepy” and his actions as “uncalled for.”
Platt’s response, which has since been deleted, read:
“You really want to do this? Yeah, my dad, the producer of enormous piece of Disney IP with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, had to leave his family to fly across the country to reprimand his 20 year old employee for dragging her personal politics into the middle of promoting the movie for which she signed a multi-million dollar contract to get paid and do publicity for.
This is called adult responsibility and accountability. And her actions clearly hurt the film’s box office. Free speech does not mean you’re allowed to say whatever you want in your private employment without repercussions. Tens of thousands of people worked on that film and she hijacked the conversation for her own immature desires at the risk of all the colleagues and crew and blue collar workers who depend on that movie to be successful. Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.”
“Snow White’s” controversies extended beyond Rachel Zegler. The film faced pre-existing scrutiny common to Disney’s live-action remakes, including calls for a boycott due to Gal Gadot’s pro-Israel stance. Additionally, Peter Dinklage’s criticism of the Seven Dwarfs led to fluctuating plans from Disney, initially suggesting a “different approach,” then a replacement with magical characters, and finally, their inclusion via CGI. The replacement of Prince Charming also drew fan disapproval. Ultimately, “Snow White” underperformed at the box office, grossing just under $49 million domestically, below its opening weekend projections. While critical reviews are mixed (42% on Rotten Tomatoes), audience scores are more favorable (74%), with Zegler’s performance receiving particular praise.
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