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Fact check: Rachel Zegler is unlikely to be asked to star in any large budget films any time soon following the disastrous opening weekend for Snow White.

Checked on March 26, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement's prediction about Rachel Zegler's future in large-budget films appears premature and oversimplified. While Snow White has indeed performed poorly at the box office, earning only $87.3 million against a $250-270 million budget [1] [2], Zegler's personal performance was actually praised as the "single bright spot" of the film [3]. The actress continues to maintain an active career, with recent appearances in major productions like Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes [4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

  • The film's reception was mixed rather than universally negative, with audiences giving it a 75% rating despite critics' 43% score [2]
  • Zegler has already secured other significant opportunities, including:
  • A West End production of Evita [5]
  • A CBeebies Bedtime Story project [1]
  • She maintains a $5 million net worth and continued career momentum [6]
  • There have been some tensions with Disney, with executives requesting her to "tone down her posts" [7]
  • The film's poor performance might not be permanent, as referenced by Mufasa: The Lion King's eventual success despite a low opening [2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement shows several biases:

  • It conflates the film's performance with Zegler's acting ability: Critics actually praised her performance [3] despite the movie's commercial struggles
  • It ignores her existing career achievements: She has already established herself in major franchises and continues to secure new projects [4]
  • It oversimplifies industry dynamics: The statement assumes a direct correlation between one film's performance and an actor's future prospects, while ignoring:
  • Her demonstrated ability to navigate controversy professionally [8]
  • Her continued active promotion by Disney [7]
  • Her successful transition between different entertainment mediums [5]

Those who might benefit from pushing this narrative include:

  • Competing studios or actors vying for similar roles
  • Media outlets seeking engagement through controversy
  • Critics of Disney's live-action remake strategy
  • Social media personalities capitalizing on the controversy surrounding the film
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