The 20-year-old will likely be starring in Disney’s live-action adaptation.
Proper now, Rachel Zegler is the speak of the city. The actor completely KILLED IT as Maria within the new West Aspect Story!
And I am much more excited for her upcoming function as Snow White!
The film — which may also characteristic Gal Gadot because the Evil Queen — is the following of Disney’s live-action variations and will likely be directed by Marc Webb.
Nicely, in a current interview with BuzzFeed, Rachel opened up about what she hopes to convey to the function of Snow White. “There’s not a lot I can say about it in addition to the truth that Snow White has continuously been criticized,” the 20-year-old said.
“Regardless that she’s the unique Disney princess and we love her a lot, [she’s been] criticized for current solely for a prince, current solely to be rescued.”
“And I believe that our director, Marc Webb, and everybody who’s engaged on this movie has actually taken her narrative and turned it into one thing that is so much stronger.”
“And I am very, very excited to have the ability to convey that to life,” she concluded.
Although most individuals have been rightfully excited to see the actor tapped to play Snow White, some trolls on social media criticized the casting of a Latinx girl. Rachel shortly shut that down in a now-deleted tweet.
In a press release, director Marc Webb mentioned, “Rachel’s extraordinary vocal talents are only the start of her items. Her power, intelligence, and optimism will turn out to be an integral a part of rediscovering the enjoyment on this traditional Disney fairy story.”
Thanks for chatting with us, Rachel! You possibly can learn our full interview right here.