Sat Nov 23 09:30:00 UTC 2024: ## “Snow White” Remake’s Troubled Production and Leaked Trailer Spark Controversy

**New York, NY** – The upcoming live-action “Snow White” remake, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, continues to generate headlines, even before its March 21, 2025 release. A leaked trailer, currently playing before screenings of “Wicked,” is circulating online, showcasing Gadot as the Evil Queen and a heavily CGI-rendered dwarf ensemble. The film, written by Greta Gerwig and directed by Marc Webb, has already faced significant controversy.

Zegler’s recent comments criticizing the 1937 original as “weird” and “creepy,” along with her description of the remake as “PC Snow White,” have drawn significant attention. Further fueling the fire, a since-apologized-for Instagram post expressing strong political opinions against Donald Trump and his supporters ignited further backlash.

Adding to the drama, the film’s budget has reportedly skyrocketed. While Forbes reported a $270 million expenditure by the end of 2023, further reshoots and rewrites in 2024 suggest the final cost may exceed $300 million, potentially reaching as high as $330 million according to the Daily Mail. The ballooning budget highlights the significant challenges faced during the film’s production. Meanwhile, Ari Aster’s extended cut of “Midsommar” premiered at the Film at Lincoln Center’s Scary Movies festival this past Saturday, offering a different kind of cinematic experience altogether.

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