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Gal Gadot snags fairytale role of evil queen in Disney's live-action Snow White

Although numerous actors auditioned for the report, studio executives reportedly had the Israeli actress in mind for the role from the outset. Production on the film is set to begin in 2022.

by  David Caspi and ILH Staff
Published on  11-04-2021 17:15
Last modified: 11-05-2021 10:52
Gal Gadot snags fairytale role of evil queen in Disney's live-action Snow WhiteAP / Chris Pizzello

Gal Gadot arrives at the 27th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood celebration on Oct. 19, 2021, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles | File photo: AP / Chris Pizzello

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Israeli actress will take on the role of the evil queen in Disney's upcoming live-action version of Snow White.

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The entertainment news site said that although a number of actors auditioned for the role, studio executives had Gadot in mind for the iconic role from the very beginning, according to a Deadline Hollywood report.

Rachel Zegler will play Snow White.

Gal Gadot tells us why she can't wait to step into the iconic Evil Queen role at the #RedNotice premiere. https://t.co/swFqNnfgJq pic.twitter.com/gI5BPTh72S

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 4, 2021

Disney released its first version of the story, based on the 1812 fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, in 1938.

Production is set to begin in 2022.

Gadot will have a busy year ahead of her as she is set to star as Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian queen as well as action comedy film Red Notice and is also shooting Netflix's Heart of Stone spy film.

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