Rachel Zegler recalls how landing her ‘West Side Story“The leadership role included” prove “her Latin heritage.
Zegler, which is now In the lead role as the titular princess in “Snow WhiteSaid Attract That her breakout turns like María in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” had some “confusion” in the casting process. Spielberg wanted the role of María to be played by a Latina actress.
“There is confusion because I don’t have a single ounce of Latin in my name,” Zegler said. “Having a bunch of white managers you have proven your identity for them … It is an interesting experience to be part of the diaspora in the current climate we live in. But I love to be Colombian.”
She added, “When I was on my way for María in” West Side Story, “they continued to ask to ask if I was a legit. I will.
Zegler’s casting in “Snow White” was later criticized because she was of Latina origin. David Hand, son of the director of the original animated in 1937 film whose late father had the same name, told Telegraph UK that Walt Disney would “turn in his grave” over the new “Wake” The direction of the live function.
Zegler now told Allure that she hopes that the “Snow White” role will help the next generation with racial casting.
“The reality is that I got a chance because I could sing,” Zegler said. “My only prayer for the future of diversity and inclusion is that we invest in and care for talent no matter what they look like it is so important for the next generation to see movies like” Snow White “, to realize that there is nothing wrong with choosing to do what is right. A new dawn of kindness and acceptance in the coming years.
