The actress, 23, has been subjected to a barrage of criticism ever since she was chosen to play Snow White in the upcoming live-action Disney production. Remarks she made on the 1937 original picture have drawn criticism from some fans.
Zegler, who has also acted in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” and “Shazam!”, has not shied away from confronting internet trolls in spite of the criticism. She recently responded savagely to a person on Twitter who had threatened to kill her.
The message, which was later taken down for going against Twitter policy, said, “Someone should kill you.”
“Fun fact I will be dying eight times a week on Broadway this fall!!!!!!” was Zegler’s response. Lee [the user’s handle] needs your tickets! Additionally, @/FBI.”
Her fans applauded her response, which witty alludes to Juliet’s death in the Shakespeare play.
“Promo queen,” tweeted one person, and “God, you’re such a champ,” added another. You’re managing this awful crap like a total queen, and I’m so sad you keep getting it.”
Zegler will play Juliet in a Broadway revival under Sam Gold’s direction, with music by Taylor Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff.
Disney, meanwhile, debuted the first official teaser for the live-action “Snow White” on August 9 at the D23 Expo.
Zegler dances with the seven dwarves and belts out the beloved song “Whistle While You Work” in the teaser.
The movie will be available on March 21, 2025.
