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The Seven Biggest Changes And Full Cast Revealed For Disney's Live-Action Snow White (2025)

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The highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney's Snow White is set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025, promising a modernized and controversial reimagining of the 1937 classic. This adaptation, directed by Marc Webb, has generated significant buzz—and backlash—since its casting announcements, primarily due to major changes to the storyline and core characters. The film stars a globally recognized cast, led by a rising Golden Globe winner and a DC superhero icon, but it is the new narrative direction and the complete overhaul of the "Seven Dwarfs" that have dominated recent headlines.

As of late 2024 and early 2025, the conversation around the film is less about a faithful retelling and more about how Disney is navigating modern sensibilities and social commentary. This article breaks down the full, confirmed cast, provides a biography of the lead actors, and explains the most significant, headline-grabbing changes you need to know before the film's release.

The Complete Principal Cast and Full Biographies

The 2025 live-action musical reimagining features a blend of established Hollywood stars and celebrated stage actors, bringing a fresh dynamic to the classic fairy tale. The principal cast members are at the heart of both the film’s excitement and its ensuing controversies.

Rachel Zegler as Snow White

  • Role: Snow White, the titular princess.
  • Biography: Rachel Zegler is a Colombian American actress, singer-songwriter, and YouTuber, born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey. She rose to international prominence after being cast as María Vasquez in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of the musical West Side Story from over 30,000 auditions. Her performance earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. Zegler has since appeared in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Her casting as Snow White sparked a race-related backlash, which she has openly addressed, as the original character was described as having "skin as white as snow."

Gal Gadot as The Evil Queen

  • Role: The Evil Queen, Snow White's jealous stepmother.
  • Biography: Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress, model, and producer, born on April 30, 1985, in Petaḥ Tiqwa, Israel. She is best known globally for her iconic portrayal of Diana Prince / Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe, starting with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and followed by the standalone films Wonder Woman (2017) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). She also had a recurring role as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious film series. Gadot's casting as the Evil Queen marks a major shift for her, moving from a heroic lead to a Disney villain.

Andrew Burnap as Jonathan

  • Role: Jonathan, a new male lead character.
  • Biography: Andrew Burnap is an American actor, born March 5, 1991, celebrated primarily for his extensive work on the stage. He is a Tony Award winner, having received the award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in The Inheritance in 2021. His stage credits also include productions of King Lear and Troilus and Cressida. His role as Jonathan is a significant deviation from the original film, as he replaces the traditional Prince Charming, being introduced as a commoner or a "poor bandit" who is Snow White's love interest.

Supporting Cast

  • Ansu Kabia as The Huntsman
  • Patrick Page as The Magic Mirror
  • Emilia Faucher as Young Snow White

The Controversy: Seven Dwarfs Replaced by "Magical Creatures"

One of the most significant and debated changes in the live-action remake involves Snow White’s companions. The classic "Seven Dwarfs" have been completely reimagined to address modern criticisms of the 1937 film's stereotypes.

Instead of seven male dwarfs, the film features a group of diverse, non-magical, and non-dwarf "Magical Creatures" or companions. This change was implemented to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes, following public criticism from actors like Peter Dinklage, who called the original story "backward."

However, the new characters will still retain the original personality traits of the dwarfs—Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey—but will be portrayed by a mix of actors of different heights and backgrounds. Voice actors for the reimagined companions include:

  • Martin Klebba as Grumpy (Klebba is one of the few actors with dwarfism cast in the film, and he has reportedly criticized Disney for changing the characters.)
  • Tituss Burgess as Bashful
  • Andrew Barth Feldman as Dopey

This decision has itself become a source of controversy, dividing audiences and critics on whether the change is a necessary modernization or an overcorrection that removes an essential element of the original fairy tale.

A Modern Reimagining: Plot Changes and Director's Vision

Director Marc Webb, known for films like (500) Days of Summer and The Amazing Spider-Man, has stated his vision is to honor the original 1937 animated masterpiece while expanding upon the story for a contemporary audience. Webb and his team reportedly mined the Disney Archives to ensure the film's fairytale roots were respected.

The core of the plot remains a musical fantasy adventure, but the major shifts focus on Snow White's agency and the nature of the male lead.

The Prince is Replaced by Jonathan the Commoner

In a move to modernize the "damsel in distress" narrative, the character of Prince Charming has been completely removed. He is replaced by Jonathan, a new character played by Andrew Burnap. Jonathan is described as a commoner or a poor bandit, not a royal figure. This change aligns with Disney's recent trend of giving its princesses more independence, suggesting Snow White's journey will be less about waiting for a prince and more about her own self-discovery and leadership.

Snow White's New Character Arc

Rachel Zegler herself has been vocal about the need to update the princess's character. She has commented that the 1937 film had an outdated focus on romance, stating that the new Snow White will not be "saved by the prince" and will instead aspire to be a leader. This focus on a strong, independent Snow White is a central theme of the 2025 remake, aiming to resonate with a new generation.

Topical Authority: The Wider Disney Live-Action Universe

The Snow White remake is the latest in a long line of Disney's live-action adaptations of their animated classics, a strategy that began with Alice in Wonderland (2010) and has included massive hits like Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), and The Lion King (2019). The studio's continued commitment to these remakes underscores their value as a source of nostalgia and box office revenue.

The film is a musical, featuring new songs written by the Oscar-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, known for their work on La La Land and The Greatest Showman. Their involvement ensures the film retains the musical heart of the original while offering a fresh, contemporary sound. The combination of a star-studded, yet controversial, cast, a major plot overhaul, and a proven creative team makes Disney's Snow White one of the most talked-about film releases of 2025.

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