AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated "Snow White" reboot, which stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has found itself at the center of numerous controversies that could potentially affect its release. Rachel Zegler, 23, who portrays Snow White, and Gal Gadot, 39, cast as the Evil Queen, are reportedly in a feud due to their conflicting viewpoints on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Rachel Zegler has been vocal about her pro-Palestinian stance since 2021, urging donations for emergency aid in Gaza and using her platform to share messages about Palestinian freedom. She recently wrote, "and always remember, free palestine," after the film released its first trailer.

In contrast, Gal Gadot, an Israeli actress, has subtly conveyed her pro-Israel position on Instagram Story, sharing a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. after the trailer's release which read, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

Adding to the undercurrent tensions, Gadot's X account reportedly reposted a tweet that read, "Trying to campaign on the head of your co-star, who actually lives through war, just so you'll look cooler with the kids, is really pathetic," before quickly deleting it.

This disagreement has sparked outrage and led to calls for boycotts from both pro-Palestine and -Israel sides. "Disney has tried to move away from hot button issues," commented branding expert Carla Speight, weighing in on how the film has been impacted by these controversies.

The uproar began with criticisms over casting decisions. Some disapproved of casting a Latina actress, Zegler, for a character described as having "skin as white as snow." Adding fuel to the fire, scenes featuring diverse dwarves were scrapped and replaced by CGI characters.

Disney's attempt to update the 1937 classic with modern values didn't stop there. Zegler has proudly emphasized that her Snow White will not focus on being saved by a prince or dreaming of true love. This progressive angle received mixed reactions, with some praising the change and others criticizing it as overreach.

In her various interviews, Zegler criticized the original film, branding it "weird" and expressing her dislike for the 1937 storyline. Her pointed comments about the Prince character being a "stalker" created further discontent among traditional fans of the beloved classic.

The $330 million-budgeted "Snow White" reboot, directed by Marc Webb, was initially set for a March 2024 release but has now been delayed until March 2025 due to these controversies.

As the release date approaches, it remains to be seen whether these off-screen debates will overshadow the film's reception or contribute to a deeper discussion about modern storytelling and representation in Hollywood.