At the D23 Expo held at the Anaheim Convention Center, Gal Gadot opened up about her journey in portraying the Evil Queen in Disney’s latest live-action Snow White remake. Known for her role as Wonder Woman, the 37-year-old actress admitted to facing new challenges in playing a villain, a departure from her usual heroic roles. Joining her was Rachel Zegler, who plays the role of the beloved Disney princess in the upcoming movie. Zegler expressed her thrill and appreciation for the chance to bring such an iconic character to life on the big screen.
Gal Gadot discussed her upcoming role as the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action Snow White film during the D23 Expo. In an interview with Deadline, she expressed her excitement about playing a character that is a departure from her usual heroic roles. Gadot described the experience as “delightful” and mentioned how it allowed her to showcase a different aspect of her acting skills. While embodying the iconic villain was a fun and enjoyable challenge, she made it clear that the character is a far cry from her real-life personality.
During a recent conversation, the actress, aged 37, known for her role as Wonder Woman, discussed her feelings about being involved in the highly anticipated film. She also spoke about the thrill of portraying a villain like the Evil Queen from Snow White (1937), which she found to be a fresh and stimulating challenge.
In an interview with Deadline, Gadot revealed that the role was a departure from her usual characters, as she usually plays roles that are completely different emotionally.
Known for her usual heroic roles, Gadot was thrilled to take on the challenge of playing the iconic villain. On the other hand, Zegler, at only 21 years old, discussed her upcoming role as Snow White in the new version of the beloved 1937 animated film. The West Side Story star shared that her character is on a quest for empowerment in order to rule as a fair and just queen. Zegler expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to give a modern twist to the classic movie, emphasizing how honored she was to be part of the project. Development for the live-action Snow White adaptation began in 2016, with Marc Webb coming on board as director three years later.
Rachel Zegler, the lead actress in the upcoming movie, Snow White, shared her enthusiasm about playing the iconic Disney princess alongside Gal Gadot. The two were announced as the main stars of the film last June, with Greta Gerwig joining in November to help write the screenplay. The cast also includes Andrew Burnap and Martin Klebba, who will be portraying the role of Grumpy.
Last June, the lead actors Gadot and Zegler were announced for the upcoming film. Production was initially scheduled to begin in 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. Finally, in March of this year, filming commenced and continued for several months until wrapping up in July. Fans can anticipate the release of the new live-action Snow White in 2024.
Exciting news! Fans can look forward to the release of the live-action adaptation of Snow White in 2024.