Gal Gadot's audacious Plea to Bob Iger
In a move that has Hollywood insiders scratching their heads and PR experts reaching for the aspirin, Gal Gadot has officially gone rogue. Despite starring in one of the biggest box office disasters in Disney’s century-long history, the 40-year-old actress is publicly begging for a sequel. Yes, you read that correctly. The Wonder Woman star is lobbying to reprise her role as the Evil Queen in a follow-up to a movie that most fans wish they could scrub from their memories.
The brazen pitch went down at the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Snow Ball Gala this week. While accepting the Hollywood Icon Award, Gadot decided to shoot her shot directly at the top of the Mouse House food chain. Speaking to reporters on the red carpet, she didn't just hint at a return; she practically demanded it.
"I would love to do that. Yes. Tell Bob [Iger]. Bob, I’ll do that," Gadot told Us Weekly, staring down the camera lens with the kind of intensity usually reserved for saving the world from Ares. The sheer audacity of the request has sent shockwaves through the industry. We are talking about a film that was plagued by delays, reshoots, bad CGI, and a press tour so toxic it had to be shut down.
She has to be joking. The first movie lost millions and nobody liked it. Why would they burn more money on a sequel? Read the room, Gal.
For Gadot to publicly call out Disney CEO Bob Iger suggests two things: either she is completely insulated from the reality of the film's reception, or she is playing a high-stakes game of chicken with the studio. Sources tell us that Disney executives are likely "mortified" by the public pressure, especially as they are still trying to bury the financial losses from the first installment.
The Rachel Zegler "Cold War" Goes Nuclear
Let’s cut to the chase: the real reason a sequel seems impossible isn't just the money—it’s the hatred. Industry whispers have long suggested that the set of Snow White was an absolute battlefield between Gadot and her co-star, Rachel Zegler. While they smiled through gritted teeth for the few promotional photos released, the tension behind the scenes was reportedly thick enough to cut with a huntsman's knife.
The feud, which has been simmering for months, finally boiled over into the public eye just days ago when eagle-eyed fans noticed the ultimate 2025 diss: Rachel Zegler unfollowed Gal Gadot on Instagram. In the world of Gen Z celebrity warfare, that is a declaration of war. It is the digital equivalent of a slap in the face.
Sources confirm that the rift stems from their diametrically opposed views on the years-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gadot, a former IDF soldier and proud Israeli, and Zegler, who has been vocally pro-Palestine, reportedly clashed over their political stances while filming. The chemistry test might have worked on camera, but off-camera, insiders say the two could barely stand to be in the same room.
Rachel unfollowing Gal is the least surprising news of the year. You could tell they hated each other during the few interviews they did. The vibe was atrocious.
The fact that Zegler, 24, hit the unfollow button after the movie’s release suggests she is done playing nice for the sake of a paycheck. If Gadot thinks she can drag Zegler back for a sequel, she is dreaming. You can't shoot a buddy comedy when the lead actresses are engaged in a social media cold war.
The "Woke" Backlash That Doomed the Movie
Gadot’s sequel plea is even more baffling when you consider the absolute PR nightmare that preceded the film's release. This wasn't just a flop; it was a culture war battleground. From the moment the casting was announced, the remake was plagued by accusations of "going woke" and destroying the legacy of the 1937 original.
The trouble started early, with Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage absolutely torching the production in 2022. He slammed Disney for patting themselves on the back for casting a Latina Snow White while still telling a "f\*\*\*ing backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together." Disney panicked, scrapped the dwarves, and replaced them with "magical creatures" (later pivoting to CGI monstrosities after fan outcry), but the damage was done.
Then came Zegler’s infamous interview comments. In a series of clips that went viral on TikTok, the young actress mocked the original prince as a "stalker" and bragged that her Snow White wouldn't be "dreaming about true love." Fans turned on her instantly, branding her ungrateful and insufferable.
They ruined the story, insulted the original, and then wondered why nobody showed up. The arrogance of the cast killed this movie before it even opened.
Disney knew the train was coming off the tracks. In a desperate attempt to save face, they slashed the media schedule. The grand London premiere at Leicester Square? Cancelled. Sources told People at the time that Disney was "anticipating an anti-woke backlash" and took the "highly unusual step" to hide Zegler from the press. When a studio is afraid to let their lead actress speak, you know the movie is dead on arrival.
Gal’s Blame Game: Anti-Semitism or Bad Acting?
If the box office numbers weren't bad enough, Gal Gadot made things infinitely worse in August by pointing fingers. In a candid interview, the actress blamed the movie's failure squarely on anti-Israel sentiment, claiming that her nationality made her a target for boycotts.
"When the film came out, I felt that those who are against Israel criticized me in a very personal, almost visceral way," she told an Israeli outlet. She claimed people couldn't separate the art from the artist. While there is no doubt online toxicity exists, industry analysts pointed out a glaring flaw in her logic: the movie was tanking in markets that had nothing to do with the political conflict. It was simply a bad movie.
Realizing she might have alienated whatever fanbase she had left, Gadot quickly backpedaled. After the clip of her blaming the audience circulated, she took to Instagram to issue a "clarification" that reeked of crisis PR management.
"Success is never guaranteed," she wrote to her 107 million followers, suddenly changing her tune. "There are many factors that determine why a film succeeds or fails." It was a classic Hollywood walk-back. She went from "They hate me because I'm Israeli" to "Win some, lose some" in record time. But the internet never forgets.
Disney’s Nightmare: A Sequel Nobody Wants
Let’s look at the numbers. The live-action remake had a ballooning budget rumored to be over $300 million once marketing was factored in. It needed to make nearly a billion dollars just to break even. It didn't come close. For Gadot to suggest a sequel now is akin to asking for a promotion on the day you get fired.
Bob Iger is currently in the middle of a massive restructuring at Disney, trying to cut costs and focus on quality over quantity. The idea that he would greenlight Snow White 2—a project that brings with it political controversy, a feuding cast, and a proven lack of audience interest—is laughable. Yet, Gadot’s public pressure puts him in an awkward spot. If he ignores her, he snubs a major star. If he engages, he reignites the "woke" discourse that tanked the stock.
Disney needs to stop remaking classics. Just let it die. Gal was the only decent part but even she couldn't save that script.
Furthermore, who would the sequel even be about? The Evil Queen fell off a cliff in the original story (spoiler alert for 1937). Is Gal proposing a prequel? A resurrection? Or a multiverse spin-off where she defeats Rachel Zegler in a cage match? Actually, people might pay to see that last one.
The Cliffhanger: Will Zegler Snap Back?
The ball is now firmly in Rachel Zegler’s court. Gal has made her move, trying to reclaim the narrative and push for a future with the franchise. But Zegler has been notably silent since the unfollow heard 'round the world. The Hunger Games prequel star is known for not holding back her opinions.
Will she publicly address Gal’s sequel comments? Will she leak the real story of what happened on that London set? Or will she simply let the box office receipts do the talking? One thing is for certain: the drama surrounding Snow White is far more entertaining than the movie itself ever was. We are officially on death watch for this franchise, but the backstage battle is just heating up.
Stay tuned, because if Bob Iger actually responds to this, the internet is going to melt down.
