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Snow White has faced mounting criticism since Ziegler’s casting was announced. Some fans and critics lamented the supposed "race swap," a common theme in Disney's recent live-action remakes. Many argued that Snow White, as traditionally portrayed, should remain a White character, and deviations are seen as unnecessary or driven by political motives.
Adding fuel to the fire, Ziegler made comments criticizing the original film, describing it as "dated" and the character of the prince as a "stalker," which many saw as dismissive of Disney history. These remarks spilled into full-blown backlash, with some heritage voices and original creators denouncing the remake altogether.