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This exclusion feeds into a narrative of paranoia and control, with Disney trying to avoid difficult questions about controversies surrounding the film’s stars and production choices.
The Rachel Ziegler and Gal Gadot Controversies
Central to the film’s PR struggles are its lead actress Rachel Ziegler and co-star Gal Gadot, whose associated controversies have become focal points. The press and social media have been quick to blame the cast, with critics calling out Ziegler’s social media blowback—despite her being a minor part of the ongoing drama—and Gadot’s perceived silence or absence from promotional events.