Okay movie lovers get ready for a twist! Gal Gadot the amazing Wonder Woman is about to show us her dark side. She is playing the Evil Queen in Disney's upcoming live-action Snow White movie and guess what? It's the first time in her entire career she is playing a straight-up villain! After over 20 years in Hollywood this is a brand new adventure for Gal and we are so here for it.
Wonder Woman Gets Wicked: Gal Gadot Finally Plays a Villain After Two Decades of Hero Roles
Can you believe it? Gal Gadot who we all know and adore as Wonder Woman and the super cool Gisele from the Fast & Furious movies has always been the good gal. Heroic action roles are kind of her thing. But for Snow White she is switching things up big time. She is embracing her inner evil as the iconic Evil Queen and it is a major departure for her.
This role is a career milestone. For someone who started acting in 2004 and has become a global superstar playing heroes Gal is now ready to explore something different. And it is not just any villain role it is THE Evil Queen one of Disney's most famous baddies. This is a chance for Gal to show off her acting range and versatility and we are excited to see what she does with it.
'Delicious and Delightful': Gal Gadot on Embracing Her Theatrical Side as the Evil Queen
Gal Gadot herself is super pumped about playing the Evil Queen. She described the role as "delicious and delightful" in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She mentioned that it lets her be much more theatrical and over-the-top in her performance which is something new for her. Apparently even her daughter thought it was perfect casting saying "Oh how appropriate" when she heard her mom was playing the villain. Kids are brutally honest right?
From what we have seen so far Gal definitely looks the part. The first look images show her towering over Snow White in full Evil Queen regalia black dress red lipstick the whole nine yards. She embodies the look perfectly. The trailer hints at a theatrical performance and it seems like Gal is going all in on the campy and dramatic aspects of the character. Director Marc Webb even thinks we might see a lot of Evil Queen costumes for Halloween this year thanks to Gal's portrayal.
Snow White Controversy and Gal Gadot's Message: 'Go Check Out' the Movie
The Snow White movie has been in the news for various reasons some of them controversial. There was the casting of Rachel Zegler as Snow White which led to some discussions about representation. Then Zegler's comments about the original Snow White story being outdated sparked debate. And the CGI replacements for the dwarves instead of casting actors with dwarfism also caused backlash.
Despite all the chatter Gal Gadot is urging people to actually watch the movie. When asked about the controversies she brushed them off and told TMZ that the live-action remake is "totally worth catching in theaters". She is clearly confident in the film and her role in it and wants audiences to give it a chance despite any pre-release noise. Disney itself seems to be downplaying the premiere a bit with limited media access but Gal is still out there promoting the movie and encouraging viewers to see it.
Beyond Beauty: Gal Gadot Explores the Vulnerability and Psychology of the Evil Queen
Gal is not just playing a one-dimensional villain. She dove deep into the character to find her motivations and make her more than just "scary and bad". She researched the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and thought about the envious relationship between the Queen and Snow White. She looked for the "vulnerable places" in the Queen's personality to understand what drives her actions. This approach allowed her to "fall in love with her" even though she is the villain.
For Gal the Evil Queen is not just evil she is complex. She is vain theatrical a drama queen and a bit unhinged. Gal is clearly relishing the chance to play a character that is so "out-of-the-box" and not always logical. She even enjoyed the four-hour prosthetic makeup process to transform into the Old Hag because it allowed her to "disappear" and act without expectations based on her usual appearance.
Key Highlights of Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen in Snow White:
- First Villain Role: After 20+ years of playing heroes it's Gal Gadot's first time as a true villain.
- "Delicious and Delightful" Role: Gal Gadot describes the role as fun theatrical and a chance to be campy.
- Exploring Vulnerability: Gadot researched the Queen's psychology to find her motivations and "vulnerable places".
- Singing and Musical Performance: Gal Gadot sings for the first time on screen in a big musical number called "All's Fair".
- Old Hag Transformation: She spent four hours in prosthetics to become the Old Hag enjoying the anonymity and freedom it gave her.
- Urges Fans to Watch: Despite controversies Gal Gadot encourages everyone to see Snow White in theaters.
Get Ready for Wickedness: Gal Gadot's Evil Queen Set to Steal the Show in Snow White
So are you ready to see Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen? It sounds like she is going to be a scene-stealer. This is a chance to see a different side of Gal one that is wicked vain and maybe even a little bit funny. Forget Wonder Woman for a moment and prepare to be enchanted by Gal Gadot's deliciously evil performance in Snow White. Whether you are curious about the controversies or just a fan of Gal you might want to check this one out when it hits theaters in March 2025.