When Peter Dinklage slammed Disney: Is Snow White remake under fire?

Peter Dinklage & Snow White: A Controversy Revisited

As September 2023 chills our bones, it's worth warming our memory circuits with some piping hot tea from the not-so-distant past. Just last year, the ever-articulate Peter Dinklage, known for his candid commentary, tossed a rather scorching critique of Disney's attempt at rekindling the Snow White saga. Let's rewind, shall we?

Dinklage to Disney: A Progressive Misstep?

Peter Dinklage never shies away from expressing his thoughts, especially on matters close to his heart. During his stint on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Dinklage voiced concerns over Disney's paradoxical approach to reviving Snow White. "There’s a lot of hypocrisy going on," he quipped, while spotlighting Disney's pride in casting a Latina actress, yet still adhering to a storyline that some deem dated and controversial. "Still making that fucking backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together?" Dinklage mused, expressing his dismay, hinting at the silent stereotypes Disney might unconsciously perpetuate. His sentiment? “Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soap box?”

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Disney's Response: Aware but Unclear

While Disney’s Snow White remake made headlines due to its "progressive" casting, it also came under scrutiny for not addressing underlying issues. Dinklage's candid outcry stirred a response from the House of Mouse, acknowledging their awareness and the need for a fresh perspective. Their rather vague response touched upon taking a "different approach with these seven characters" while consulting the dwarfism community, leaving many pondering on the final outcome.

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The past meets the present as we wonder how Disney will traverse this tricky terrain. While their intent to re-imagine classics is admirable, as 2023 unravels, we eagerly anticipate how the entertainment giant will bring Snow White to the contemporary stage, without overshadowing the nuances that the ever-vocal Peter Dinklage brought to light.

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