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Dwarf actors' fury at Snow White remake where they've been replaced with CGI characters - as they accuse Disney of 'discrimination' and damaging their careers for the sake of political correctness
Daily Mail ^ | March 12, 2025 | Jessica Green

Posted on 03/12/2025 10:34:05 PM PDT by Angelino97

Dwarf actors have shared their outrage at Disney's Snow White remake over the use of CGI characters, claiming it's 'discriminating in a sense' and could damage their careers.

In the upcoming live-action film, set to be released in the UK on 21 March, the seven dwarves have been replaced by computer-generated 'magical creatures'.

But the move has been criticised by dwarf actors, including those who have played the 'much loved' roles in Snow White pantomimes and now fear that they could lose their livelihood over the American company's decision.

Bodybuilder and performer Choon Tan, 31, from north London, who has dwarfism, told FEMAIL that the movie's reliance on CGI for the seven dwarves is 'absolutely absurd and discriminating in a sense'.

'I think Disney is trying too hard to be politically correct, but in doing so it’s damaging our careers and opportunities.

'There really is nothing wrong casting someone with dwarfism as a dwarf in any given opportunity. As long as we are treated equally and with respect, we’re usually more than happy to take on any acting roles that are suitable for us.

'Plus it’s also an opportunity for young children to see someone with dwarfism, which they may have never seen before.'

Choon, who started his career as a bodybuilder before getting into acting seven years ago, has appeared as a dwarf in Snow White in Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil, in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

He said he's 'offended and disappointed at Disney’s decision', adding: 'There are plenty of actors who are capable and would have loved to have played these roles and it’s just taken away one of the few opportunities that we have.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: dinklagesfault; disneysucks; getwokegobroke; hihohiho; hollywood; movies; snowwhite
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1 posted on 03/12/2025 10:34:05 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

Snow Brown is a dumpster fire going off a cliff.


2 posted on 03/12/2025 10:38:15 PM PDT by bray (It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
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To: Angelino97

This absolutely gives me a warm glowy feeling all over, love when people or organizations get everything they have earned.


3 posted on 03/12/2025 10:44:54 PM PDT by Skwor
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To: Angelino97

A genie appeared and granted me one wish: I said I wanted to be happy.
Now I live in a cottage with 6 other dwarfs and I work in a mine.
The genie was a meanie.


4 posted on 03/12/2025 10:46:16 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: Angelino97

This movie is going to bomb bigger than any Disney film in history and it will be glorious.


5 posted on 03/12/2025 10:46:54 PM PDT by Ciaphas Cain
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To: bray

Don’t eat brown snow!


6 posted on 03/12/2025 10:48:43 PM PDT by eclectic (Liberalism is a mental disorder)
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To: Angelino97

In the last few years, a somewhat big-name selfish dwarf actor criticized casting dwarves in acting jobs.


7 posted on 03/12/2025 10:48:53 PM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Angelino97

They should be grateful they can fit in any car.
Says the one who’s 5’18”.


8 posted on 03/12/2025 10:49:48 PM PDT by bicyclerepair (Let's Go Brandon!)
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To: PghBaldy

Peter Dinklage os the rich dwarf actor https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4032629/posts?page=146


9 posted on 03/12/2025 10:52:13 PM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: PghBaldy

Peter Dinklage, yep. And he caught flak for that too, I believe. They were saying things like “he’s not the little people’s spokesman” and such.


10 posted on 03/12/2025 10:54:13 PM PDT by vpintheak (Screw the ChiComms! America first!)
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To: Ciaphas Cain

And deservedly so.


11 posted on 03/12/2025 10:55:03 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: PghBaldy

So I’m not wrong in sensing irony in all of this?


12 posted on 03/12/2025 10:55:53 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler
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To: Angelino97

They should have hired dwarves to play the dwarves and CGIed the main characters. :)


13 posted on 03/12/2025 10:56:48 PM PDT by TigersEye (The Golden Age of MAGA is upon us!)
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To: vpintheak
“he’s not the little people’s spokesman”

A sentiment one rarely hears.

14 posted on 03/12/2025 10:57:26 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler
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To: Angelino97

Peter Dinklage made his big money in Game of Thrones and ruined these dwarves chance to earn nicely in the new Snow White movie or travesty whatever it is. Why did Disney cave into Dink to start this bloody mess?


15 posted on 03/12/2025 11:00:58 PM PDT by dennisw (💯🇺🇸 Truth is Hate to those who Hate the Truth. 🇺🇸💯)
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To: Angelino97

He isn’t a dwarf, he’s a midget! The man on the right is a dwarf.


16 posted on 03/12/2025 11:06:05 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Angelino97

What Disney does is crazy. The 7 dwarves in the story perhaps are the most famous dwarves, and the actors were looking forward to play in the movie.


17 posted on 03/12/2025 11:07:01 PM PDT by paudio (MATH: 45<47)
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To: Angelino97

Midget tossing is an option.


18 posted on 03/12/2025 11:10:04 PM PDT by Palio di Siena (Kralik…..you get the wallet )
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To: nopardons

This seems like a small problem.


19 posted on 03/12/2025 11:15:16 PM PDT by anton
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To: Angelino97

Why is it OK for Peter Dinklage, a dwarf actor, to play a dwarf in a fantasy show (Game of Thrones), but not OK for other dwarf actors to play dwarves in a fantasy movie?


20 posted on 03/12/2025 11:32:21 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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