Disney ‘taking a different approach’ for ‘Snow White’ remake after criticism

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The Walt Disney Company says it is “taking a different approach” for its upcoming live action remake of the animated movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' after criticism from actor Peter Dinklage.

Disney has come under fire over the upcoming 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' remake. File photo.The Walt Disney Co says it is “taking a different approach” for its upcoming live action remake of the animated movieIn an interview on comedian Marc Maron’s podcast, Dinklage, who has a form of dwarfism known as achondroplasia, said the casting of a Latina actress in the titular role was “progressive” but called the story, based on the 19th-century fairytale, “backward”.

“Literally no offence to anything, but I was a little taken aback. They were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White, but you’re still telling the story of

 

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