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One of the most glaring issues was the CGI-heavy design—especially the depiction of the dwarves. Instead of casting real actors, Disney opted to create CGI versions of the classic characters, a decision that drew widespread criticism. The dwarf characters looked unsettling and uncanny, resembling the product of an AI-generated prompt rather than real, animated, or physical portrayals. This move followed Peter Dinklage's outspoken criticism of using little people for such roles, prompting Disney to replace human actors with these CGI monstrosities.
The trailer also showcased the Queen, played by G [name redacted], who appeared visually striking and arguably the film's highlight, but her presence couldn't offset the general unease about the visual aesthetic.