Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shahana Yasmin

Rachel Zegler believes Snow White backlash is due to fans’ ‘passion’

Rachel Zegler has said that backlash she has received against her casting in Disney’s Snow White live-action remake is because of the “passion” fans have for the 1937 original.

The 23-year-old West Side Story actor was announced as the star of the forthcoming live-action remake in 2021, which was received with significant backlash after many were outraged about the character being played by a person of Latin descent.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.