Pedro Pascal has come to the defense of actress Rachel Zegler amid the multiple controversies surrounding Disney’s live-action Snow White remake. Known for his roles in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, Pascal recently showed his support on social media as Zegler continues to face criticism over her casting, her political views, and the film’s underwhelming performance.
Here are all the details about Pascal’s public support and the controversy surrounding Zegler.
Pedro Pascal shares Instagram story for Rachel Zegler, faces backlash
Pedro Pascal has publicly voiced support for Rachel Zegler amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Disney’s live-action Snow White remake.
In an Instagram story, Pascal called Zegler an “icon,” joining a number of celebrities like Ethel Cain, Helen Mirren, and Ariana Grande who have stood by the actress during a wave of criticism over the film’s casting, political commentary, and poor box office performance.
Zegler has been a target of backlash since her casting in 2021, with some critics arguing that the role of Snow White should have gone to a white actress. The criticism intensified after Zegler shared her views on the outdated gender roles in the 1937 original film and publicly supported Palestinians while criticizing Donald Trump supporters.
These statements, though supported by many, drew intense backlash from conservative media outlets and online commentators, especially as Snow White struggled at the box office, earning only $143.1 million so far against a reported $350 million production and marketing budget.
Pedro Pascal’s show of support has itself sparked backlash, with critics accusing him of hypocrisy for not defending former co-star Gina Carano when she was fired from The Mandalorian. Others noted Pascal and Zegler’s shared ties to Disney, questioning the sincerity of his praise.
Many users took to X to criticize him for supporting Zegler. One user stated, “How is that idiot wrong on everything. It’s quite impressive, ngl.” Another user remarked, “He lately becoming very unlikable person.” While he faced backlash, some users showed their support. One wrote, “Bro is there to support everyone.”
Despite the negativity, Zegler continues to receive encouragement from fellow actors and fans alike, who view the attacks against her as politically and racially charged. Her
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
