During the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Gal Gadot chatted about her role as the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action rendition of Snow White. The 37-year-old Wonder Woman star shared her excitement about working on this highly anticipated project and revealed that it’s a new experience for her to play the villainous character. The event also featured Rachel Zegler, who will be portraying the iconic Disney princess and expressed her gratitude for being given the opportunity to play such a significant role.
Gal Gadot expressed her thoughts on playing the role of the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action version of Snow White at the D23 Expo held at Anaheim Convention Center. In an interview with Deadline, Gadot shared that the part was unlike any she had played before and that she is accustomed to portraying characters who have a kind heart. The actress also revealed that it was a delightful experience for her to play the iconic villain, despite her usual roles as a heroine. She added that getting into the character’s psyche was a thrilling experience, while making it clear that the Evil Queen is nothing like her real self.
In a recent interview, the 37-year-old actress who famously portrayed Wonder Woman, opened up about her experience working on an upcoming film. She mentioned that it was a new and exciting challenge for her to play the role of a villain, specifically the Evil Queen from the classic 1937 film Snow White.
In an interview with Deadline, Gadot shared that the character she portrays in her latest role is unlike any other she has played before. She mentioned that she is accustomed to portraying characters who lack emotion, and this new role requires her to tap into a different side of herself.
Renowned: Despite her usual portrayal of heroines, Gadot expressed her joy in playing the iconic antagonist. Zegler, then again, discussed her role as Snow White in the upcoming adaptation of the 1937 animated classic. The West Side Story lead explained how her character is searching for a sense of authority to become a just ruler and a great queen. Zegler further expressed her honor in adapting the film for a modern audience. The live-action version of Snow White has been in development since 2016, with Marc Webb confirmed as the director three years later.
Rachel Zegler, the leading lady of the upcoming Snow White movie, expressed her honor to be chosen to portray the iconic Disney princess. Alongside her is Gal Gadot, who was also announced as one of the movie’s leads in June 2020. The screenplay for the feature film will be co-written by Greta Gerwig, who joined the project in November of the same year. Andrew Burnap and Martin Klebba will also be joining the cast, playing the roles of Grumpy.
In June of last year, the two leading ladies, Gadot and Zegler, were revealed for the upcoming Snow White live-action adaptation. However, the physical production was supposed to start in 2020 but due to the pandemic, it was postponed. Filming eventually began in March of this year and went on for several months before wrapping up in July. The release date for the movie is set for 2024.
Upcoming premiere: The live-action version of Snow White is scheduled to hit the screens in 2024.