Disney’s Original Live-Action Snow White Addresses Replacement, “I’m the Wrong Person to Ask”

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Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin as Prince Charming and Snow White in 'Once Upon a Time'

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Of all the live-action Disney remakes, few have caused quite as much of a stir as the upcoming Snow White (2025). Since the furor over several comments made by its lead, Rachel Zegler, it seems like everyone has something to say about Disney’s second take on the classic fairytale – except for the actress who originated the live-action role for the studio.

Ginnifer Goodwin, who portrayed Snow White (AKA Mary Margaret Blanchard) in the ABC fairytale-drama series Once Upon a Time, was questioned by TMZ on her thoughts about the film. The actress declined to say too much, instead admitting that Disney knows best about what does (and doesn’t) work.

Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret in Once Upon a Time looking awkward
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“I can’t weigh in on what they’re doing over there,” she said. “I think Disney has proven they generally know what they’re doing.”

Goodwin – who famously married and welcomed two children with her co-star Josh Dallas, who portrayed Snow White’s Prince Charming in the show – was also asked whether she thinks the story can exist without the character playing a big role.

'Once Upon a Time' characters gather together on the show's promotional picture
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“I mean, I’m the wrong person to ask because I married my Prince Charming, so I’m all about the Prince Charming,” she said. “But, Hollywood knows better than I do how to make a movie.”

Zegler previously sparked outrage when she criticized the Prince’s role in the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). “The original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so,” Zegler told ExtraTV at Disney’s D23 Expo 2022. “There’s a big focus on her love story. With a guy who literally stalks her. Weird. Weird. So we didn’t do that this time.”

Rachel Zegler at a microphone in Hunger Games
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The Prince has seemingly been replaced in the film by a new character named Jonathan, portrayed by Andrew Burnap. Zegler was again criticized after suggesting that he could also be cut from Snow White. “Who knows?” she joked. “It’s Hollywood, baby.”

However, just because Disney’s new iteration of the character is without a typical Prince Charming, doesn’t mean Goodwin isn’t still interested in how it will turn out. “I can’t wait to see it to be honest,” she said. “I am a Disney-phile, I am a big fan of Snow White, and I have full faith that they’ll make it work.”

More About Disney’s Snow White

Disney’s live-action adaptation of Snow White is set to premiere on March 21, 2025 (after being delayed from its originally scheduled debut date of March 22, 2024). Bringing a fresh take to the beloved classic, the film stars Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.

Disney says fans can expect a visually stunning reimagining of the first-ever Disney animated feature, complete with new songs by La La Land’s Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and all the magic and heart that made the original a timeless favorite. With its empowering themes and modern twists, this Snow White is expected to captivate a whole new generation of Disney fans. Check out the teaser trailer below:

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