Disney’s live-action Snow White has fallen flat at the box office and received scathing reviews from critics, with many fans placing the blame squarely on Gal Gadot’s performance as the Evil Queen. However, it appears that Gadot is not the only one facing backlash – Rachel Zegler, co-star of the film, has been called the fall guy for the movie’s failure.
The movie, which had a production budget of over $250 million, opened to dismal box office returns and an IMDb score of 1.5, making it Disney’s worst-rated live-action remake. Critics have panned Gadot’s performance as wooden and forced, with some comparing her acting to a high school theater production.
Gadot has been embroiled in controversy over her outspoken political views, including supporting Israel’s military actions, which has led to accusations of “genocide cheerleading” from fans. The Israeli actress is now trending on social media for all the wrong reasons, with some calling for her Hollywood cancellation.
Meanwhile, Zegler, who has faced backlash for comments about the original Snow White film, has been redirected as a scapegoat for Gadot’s controversies. Fans are now accusing Disney of using Zegler to divert attention from Gadot’s problems.
The drama between Gadot and Zegler has added fuel to the fire, with both actresses reportedly clashing during press events. The situation has become so heated that Disney has implemented separate press schedules and increased Gadot’s security at premieres.
As the fallout from Snow White continues, it remains to be seen whether Gadot can recover from the backlash and regain her reputation as a marketable leading lady.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rachel-zegler-called-fall-guy-132916658.html