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Commenters and critics argue that this casting, alongside other recent reboots like Snow White—which stars Rachel Zegler as a "progressive" reinterpretation—signal a shift toward prioritizing diversity for its own sake rather than storytelling integrity. Notably, stars of these upcoming films have publicly emphasized that their versions of the characters will be less tied to traditional narratives, such as the original focus on "true love," in favor of modern, diverse storytelling that avoids conventional tropes.
This has fueled accusations that Disney’s adaptations are leveraging identity politics and virtue signaling, thus transforming beloved classics into vehicle for social messaging rather than heartfelt storytelling.