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Disney’s Snow White remake has become mired in controversy, with production insiders revealing widespread problems and mounting criticism over the film’s modernized approach to the beloved 1937 animated classic.

The project, which reimagines Disney’s groundbreaking first feature-length animated film, is experiencing significant setbacks, including production delays and internal disputes, largely centered around its contemporary interpretation of the traditional fairy tale.

The controversy intensified following comments from lead actress Rachel Zegler, who publicly criticized the original film’s themes. “I just mean that it’s no longer 1937,” Zegler said in a now-viral interview. “She’s not going to be saved by the prince and she’s not going to be dreaming about true love.”

Adding to the turbulence, the production’s decision to replace the traditional seven dwarfs with a diverse ensemble sparked heated debate, particularly after set photos circulated online. Actor Peter Dinklage had previously expressed concerns about the original story’s portrayal of dwarfs, describing the characterizations as “f*cking backwards” stereotypes.

An industry insider, speaking anonymously, expressed frustration with the project’s direction: “We were all like, ‘Wait, what?’ They basically took Walt’s most iconic film, burned it down with a blowtorch of modern-day leftist memo points, and then hired people who hated the original to star in it.”

The film’s troubles have reportedly forced Disney executives to implement extensive reshoots and re-edits, pushing the release date to 2025 and significantly increasing production costs. Another source described the situation as “like Fight Club meets a Mausoleum. Instead of honoring what came before, they dismembered it and stitched together a Frankenstein corpse of gender politics and DEI nonsense — and Rachel [Zegler] got stuck with the blame.”

Industry observers are already drawing parallels between Snow White and recent Disney box office disappointments like The Marvels, Strange World, and Lightyear. A veteran Hollywood producer commented on the situation: “This is what happens when you let ideologues run your studio into the ground. Snow White didn’t need to be remade. But if you’re going to do it, at least respect the original. Instead, they trashed Walt’s legacy to make a cheap political statement no one asked for.”

The mounting issues surrounding Snow White have intensified scrutiny of Disney’s creative decisions under CEO Bob Iger’s leadership, with many questioning the studio’s current priorities. As one Disney employee succinctly put it: “There’s blood on the apple. And it’s not even metaphorical anymore.”