Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage has blasted Disney for greenlighting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs live-action remake. 

It was recently announced by the studio that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be remade with West Side Story fame Rachel Zegler as the lead character of Snow White while Gal Gadot will portray the Evil Queen. 

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Reacting to the news of the live-action remake, Peter said on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast that while some fans have applauded Disney for racial diversity, they miss the larger picture of how the original film portrayed disability. 

Without mincing words, he said, “I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White. You’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me.”

Further blasting the studio for its decision, he added, “You’re progressive in one way and you’re still making that f*cking backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the f*ck are you doing man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox? I guess I’m not loud enough.” 

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He also stated that he doesn’t want the film to not be made but would love to see the problematic aspect of it addressed, “If you tell the story of Snow White with the most f*cked up, progressive spin on it? Let’s do it. All in.” 

Peter Dinklage, a vertically challenged actor, shot to fame with his role as the fan-favourite Tyrion Lannister that made him a pop culture icon. He is currently amongst the hot favourites for a shot at Oscars for his performance in the musical Cyrano. He was also recently nominated for Golden Globes. 

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As for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, it was Disney’s first full-length feature film released in 1937. Besides, Snow White remake, in recent times Disney has also made live-action versions of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Dumbo & The Lion King, among others.

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