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Game of Thrones actor criticizes new version of 'Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs', Disney reacts

Politiko 2022-01-27 10:02:47

Game of Thrones actor criticizes new version of 'Snow White and the 7

"Disney" has reacted to the criticism made by actor Peter Dinklage, regarding the upcoming adaptation of the movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Dinklage said the shooting of the animated film, based on a story by the 'Grimm Brothers', was "backward". While Disney said it would "avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film".

Game of Thrones actor criticizes new version of 'Snow White and the 7

Dinklage has a form of dwarf called achondroplasia. The actor has previously spoken of representing the dwarf, saying it was "a bad writing" to make it a "dominant character trait". The actor had said that Disney should have re-evaluated the project.

Game of Thrones actor criticizes new version of 'Snow White and the 7

"I was a little surprised by the fact that they were very proud to have a Latin actress like Snow White," he said in an interview with Marc Maron. "But you are still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, will play in the new version, respectively as Snow White and the Evil Queen.

Game of Thrones actor criticizes new version of 'Snow White and the 7

Speaking of the new film, Dinklage acknowledged that Disney has taken on a Latin actress in the lead role, but said another progressive cast is needed when it comes to other characters.

"You are progressive in a way, but you are still making backward stories of seven dwarfs living in the cave," he said. "They were very proud of it, and all the love and respect for the actress and the people who thought they were doing the right thing, but I just thought 'What are you doing?'

Game of Thrones actor criticizes new version of 'Snow White and the 7

The original film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", released in 1938, was the first Disney animated feature film and is considered one of the studio classics.

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