Disney has just dropped the very first teaser trailer for its long-awaited live-action remake of "Snow White," due in cinemas on March 22, 2025. With Marc Webb at the helm and Marc Platt in production, featuring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, it was doubtless going to be an homage with elan to the 1937 original classic. The teaser, out Saturday from Disney's D23 event, includes some initiation into the magical elements, such as an entirely new look at the seven dwarfs expressed as CGI characters.
Refreshing the tale and capturing the classical magic of the movie, the additions include new original songs by Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Excited by the fuller Evil Queen character, Gaddot described her as a multi-dimensional character full of motivation, able to bring another layer of interest into the classic tale.
The long-anticipated first teaser trailer for Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White" has finally dropped. Scheduled to hit theaters on March 21, 2025, the trailer emerged into the wild from Disney's D23 Expo and stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Marc Webb helmed the film, trying to hold on to the feel of the 1937 classic while adding new elements to broaden the story.
Cast and Characters
Rachel Zegler as Snow White: Known for the title role in her breakout film "West Side Story," Zegler is cast as the iconic princess. In the trailer, she sings and interacts with CGI-rendered seven dwarfs: Dopey, Grumpy, Sneezy, Bashful, Happy, Sleepy, and Doc. Her portrayal brings a breath of fresh air with a still faithful take on this beloved heroine.
Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen: Gadot has made a name for herself playing the iconic superhero Wonder Woman, but she now dips into the intricacies of the Evil Queen. She explained that when playing her character at D23, the Queen's motivations are revealed, and the depth she brought to the role is more than one might imagine. Gadot said she wanted to make sure that the Queen's badness was interesting and multi-dimensional, naming the relationship Snow White shared with the Queen as a twisted mother-daughter dynamic.
Direction and Production
Marc Webb: Extending "The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise, Webb is helming this next adaptation to bring a sense of equilibrium between nostalgia and contemporary storytelling. At the core of his approach would be to retain the essence of the fairy tale while, simultaneously expanding it in terms of story as well as character arc.
Marc Platt: The producer is borrowing a wealth of experience from critically acclaimed musicals, which include "La La Land" and "Wicked," to ensure the musical elements in the film sparkle. The new songs, created by the illustrious team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, look to be one of the big highlights.
Insights from the Teaser Trailer
The teaser unveils brief moments of life within the "Snow White" enchanting world through breathtaking views and offers Dolby sound bites for new songs. The scenes depict the time Snow White spends with the dwarfs, the forest, and give viewers a slim look at the Evil Queen's wicked scheme. Disney asks all Instagram users to "return to the story that started it all," which strongly emphasizes the movie's foundation on Disney's first-ever animated feature.
Expanding the Original Tale
According to this adaptation, it wants to spend more time developing characters and themes from the original tale. Of course, new elements will bring the story closer to modern viewers while the magic of the generations will be preserved. Specifically, Gadot's evil queen tries to create a look into the psychology of the character and what makes her envious and embittered.
Anticipation and Legacy
The live-action "Snow White" is sure to be the most looked-upcoming work, with previous successes of Disney adaptations such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin." The fans look forward to how the adaptation of this dearly loved story will be done, and the star-studded cast adds to the excitement.