SNOW WHITE Actor Believes Disney Was "Afraid" To Invite Press To The World Premiere

SNOW WHITE Actor Believes Disney Was "Afraid" To Invite Press To The World Premiere

Disney played down the decision not to invite press to last night's world premiere of Snow White, but an actor involved with the movie has now claimed that they are simply "afraid of blowback."

By MarkCassidy - Mar 16, 2025 09:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Disney
Source: Via Toonado.com

The world premiere of Disney's live-action Snow White movie was held last night (we'll have the first reactions for you a little later on), but the event lacked the glitz and glam we're used to seeing when the Mouse House usually screens a new film for the first time.

Press were not invited to interview the stars on the red carpet in favor of "a more celebratory, family-friendly afternoon event to match the tone and target audience for the film."

The real reason is believed to be at least partially due to "controversies" surrounding leads Rachel Zegler, who has been an outspoken supporter of Palestine and critic of President Donald Trump, and Gal Gadot, who has come to the defence of her home country of Israel. There have also been reports that both actresses didn't really get along while shooting the movie (although this has been disputed).

Martin Klebba, who provides the voice of Grumpy in the new movie and also serves as an adviser for the rest of the "Dwarf" characters, gave his thoughts on the premiere during an interview with THR.

“It really isn’t going to be a red carpet,” says Klebba, who emphasizes that he is very proud of the movie and cannot wait for audiences to see it. “It’s going to be at the El Capitan [Theatre], which is cool. But it’s basically going to be a pre-party, watch the movie, and that’s it. There’s not going to be this whole hoopla of, ‘Disney’s first [frick]ing movie they ever made.’ Because of all this controversy, they’re afraid of the blowback from different people in society.”

Klebba said he is also interested in joining the MCU, and has his eye on the role of Alpha Flight's Puck.

“I’ve been waiting forever for somebody to write something for the Marvel Universe, instead of all these beautiful-looking guys like Chris Pratt — let’s have somebody different. Let’s see some people that aren’t exactly nature’s wonder.”

You can check out some recent teasers, a clip and posters below.

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Snow White's updated box office tracking points to a 3-day start of $53 million - $63 million. While this wouldn't usually be seen as a disastrous opening (especially if overseas numbers are stronger), for this particular movie, it simply might not be good enough.

A recent Forbes article revealed that Snow White's budget had ballooned to a whopping $269.4 million by the end of 2023 (current reports put it at $250M), which puts a lot of pressure on the movie to become a massive box office success.

This project has been plagued by controversy since the very beginning, when Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage - who has nothing to do with the movie - called the decision to remake the animated classic "backwards" during a podcast interview.

A Disney spokesperson released a statement shortly after:

“To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community. We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period.”

Disney’s Snow White is directed by Marc Webb, written by Erin Cressida Wilson, and produced by Marc Platt, p.g.a., and Jared LeBoff, p.g.a., with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The film features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and an original score composed by Jeff Morrow.

The film also stars Andrew Burnap as Jonathan, Andrew Barth Feldman as Dopey, Tituss Burgess as Bashful, Martin Klebba as Grumpy, Jason Kravits as Sneezy, George Salazar as Happy, Jeremy Swift as Doc, and Andrew Grotelueschen as Sleepy.

Snow White is scheduled to hit theaters on March 21. Do you plan on checking this one out on the big screen? Be sure to let us know in the comments section down below.

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ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 3/16/2025, 9:18 AM
Man, if love to see a proper Alpha Flight
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 3/16/2025, 9:21 AM
It will forever confound me as to how Gal Gadot continues to get work. One of the very worst actresses ever ?

Oh, she's conventionally beautiful. Forget I said anything
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/16/2025, 10:32 AM
@HagridsHole1 - "conventionally beautiful"

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I see better looking women at the gym on a daily basis You gotta get out more, man!
incredibleTalk
incredibleTalk - 3/16/2025, 10:39 AM
@HagridsHole1 - The adult hate for this kid's fairy tale is so dam ridiculous...get a life or how bout don't spend your money to go see it...


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Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/16/2025, 10:51 AM
@incredibleTalk - Isn't just about everything covered on this site "kid's fairy tales" (superheroes, sci fi, fantasy etc.)?
I'm pretty sure the people criticizing AREN'T gonna be spending their money to see this, but they're still totally entitled to comment on what they've seen of it so far.

There are plenty of movies on here I have no intention of seeing, yet comment on based on the trailers or ads etc. 98% of the time, I'm like, "Yup, looks like shit. I wouldn't pay to see that." And on a very rare occasion, if I happen to see the same thing later for free, and it's actually ok, I'm like, "Meh, still wouldn't be worth me paying to see it."

We are all entitled to our OPINIONS, which of course, are not FACTS and can change greatly over time.
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 3/16/2025, 11:06 AM
@Feralwookiee - Well, when you put it that way! 🤣
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 3/16/2025, 11:08 AM
@incredibleTalk - Are you talking to me, or generalising ? It's hard to tell because you went from zero to one hundred fairly quickly 😑
YouIknowiamsexy
YouIknowiamsexy - 3/16/2025, 11:10 AM
@HagridsHole1 - Bruh we KNOW how she gets work whether people want to believe it or not. It didn't shock me when I found out Jennifer Lawrence and Harvey Weinstein are really "close" with her acting. That casting couch is real! IDGAF what anyone says.
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 3/16/2025, 11:25 AM
@YouIknowiamsexy - So you have proof of Gal sleeping with people to get roles right? I mean you wouldn't be slandering people otherwise right?
Nonameforme
Nonameforme - 3/16/2025, 11:32 AM
@HagridsHole1 - she can act, she's never gonna win an academy award but to say she isn't good is a lie
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 3/16/2025, 11:35 AM
@Nonameforme - Can a persons personal opinion be a "lie" ? No ? Cheers love 🥰😘
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:25 PM
@incredibleTalk -

Or, people have lives, Disney liberals and liberal Rachel Zegler are scumbags who should be boycotted, and we will talk poorly about them, and not spend money on it.
xfan320
xfan320 - 3/16/2025, 9:24 AM
It seems like they made every bad decision they could with this film.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:29 PM
@xfan320 -

On purpose.

They want to drive away conservatives and have good little hivemind liberals who will reliably hand over their money for all the slop.
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 3/16/2025, 9:28 AM
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Lisa89
Lisa89 - 3/16/2025, 9:28 AM
The REAL villain of ‘Snow White’:

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Taking money out of the pockets of six little people.
(They had already hired Klebba before Pete dropped his shithammer,)
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:27 PM
@Lisa89 -

🤝
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 3/16/2025, 9:29 AM
Seems like an odd choice. Gives the impression they don't have faith in the talent representing the film

Also, is that a random Pirates of the Caribbean screenshot in the article?
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 3/16/2025, 9:32 AM
@Wahhvacado - Yes. It’s an image of Martin Klebba as “Marty” in that film.
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 3/16/2025, 9:34 AM
@Lisa89 - loved him as Randall in Scrubs
Forthas
Forthas - 3/16/2025, 9:41 AM
It is sad that the film industry is disrupted by a bunch of right wing incels. The film will likely do fine but it is unfortunate that a small group of zealots can put a damper on what should be a great event for Disney and their millions of fans.

Say YES to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ... say NO to Stupidity, Extremism, and Ignorance (SEI) and Childish Reactionary Tantrums (CRT).
Batmangina
Batmangina - 3/16/2025, 9:42 AM
"... consulting with members of the dwarfism community."

They paid someone to say this. Actual money.

So that no one in the Cartoon Dwarf Miner Community would be offended.

DEI makes it's own gravy and it's flavored with failure.

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Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/16/2025, 10:40 AM
@Batmangina - I just like the term "dwarfism community.", like they all hang out in the same neighborhoods and are of one mind. 🤣

It just shows how these cultural Marxists group everyone into one category based on their physical appearances rather than accept them for their individually and achievements. Amazingly shortsighted and shallow, but look who we're talking about here.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 3/16/2025, 11:07 AM
@Feralwookiee - Exactly. It's the same group of retarded jagoffs that thought Mexicans would be pissed when Tony Hinchcliffe made fun of Puerto Ricans.

ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 3/16/2025, 11:57 AM
@Feralwookiee - They obviously don't all agree. Some like Dinklage believe that little people should get more roles than just the stereotypical fantasy dwarf and others like the "actors" who disagreed with him felt they were losing out on the only paycheck they're qualified for.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/16/2025, 10:01 AM
OT: the first non hollywood film to reach 2B ww.

This is on Avatar levels of great.

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ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 3/16/2025, 10:07 AM
“I’ve been waiting forever for somebody to write something for the Marvel Universe, instead of all these beautiful-looking guys like Chris Pratt — let’s have somebody different. Let’s see some people that aren’t exactly nature’s wonder.”

Careful, they cancelled Peter Dinklage for having such progressive ideas. Know your place midget. Below us! Us, the beautiful gigantic super race!
RolandD
RolandD - 3/16/2025, 10:26 AM
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In before, it gets really crazy in this thread.
RolandD
RolandD - 3/16/2025, 10:29 AM
@RolandD @TheBluMorpho - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 3/16/2025, 10:29 AM
Shouldn't have alienated your audience
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:10 PM
@AllsNotGood -

But they're doing it on purpose.

They want to get rid of conservative fans and make as many people as possible liberals.

Don't let them. Boycott them.
Thing94
Thing94 - 3/16/2025, 10:47 AM
Maybe it'll be good
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:08 PM
@Thing94 -

Comrade, it shall not be, alas.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/16/2025, 10:47 AM
This movie is now the 5th highest grossing movie of all time. And most geeks havent watched it yet.

Dont miss your chance. Watch it at the biggest screen and best sound possible.

?si=F7KWP3G_d083QHiE

MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:10 PM
@vectorsigma -

And help the comrades?

No.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/16/2025, 12:27 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - i dont deal with politics, only entertainment!
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:31 PM
@vectorsigma -

Everything is politics.

When we don't choose, others choose for us.
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 3/16/2025, 10:56 AM
I know a lot of people are going to say this movie sucks without even seeing it. Hell, that is happening already. I will be seeing it and I will be able to find out if it is good or bad first hand. I know the lead actress playing Snow White has said some controversial things and many people want to boycott/destroy this movie because of it. Many on here as well. Ironically many of those on here talking the most crap about this movie have they themselves said many dumb and questionable things too. So it's not like they are the ideal people to listen to for their judgments. Imagine if I judged and boycotted this website on the basis of some of the idiotic things said on here by some of its members.
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 3/16/2025, 11:27 AM
All I know is the magic mirror on the wall is a filthy stinkin liar.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/16/2025, 12:21 PM
@JustAWaffle -

The Devil is a liar!
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