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I was going to post about this yesterday but didn't get an opportunity. GoT star Peter Dinklage gave his honest opinion about Disney's plans to do a live action remake with dwarfs.
In an unDisney like twists, it looks like the Media giant is listening.
'Take a step back': Peter Dinklage blasts Disney's plans for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'
The former “Game of Thrones” star said that despite “progressive” casting, the coming live-action remake still tells a “backward” story.”
www.nbcnews.com
'Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback," he said. "They were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White. But 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, you know? It makes no sense to me."
Dinklage, the “Game of Thrones” star who has won four Emmys, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award, added: “Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox? I guess I’m not loud enough."
In an unDisney like twists, it looks like the Media giant is listening.
Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms (Exclusive)
"To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community," says Disney.
www.hollywoodreporter.com