Finally there are more looks at Disney’s live-action Snow White—courtesy of the stunning music video for “Waiting on a Wish” and its unplugged version, both sung by Rachel Zegler. And it’s a feast for Disney Princess fans as we get glimpses at elements of the story we know from Walt Disney Animation’s first animated feature, Gal Gadot mean mugging as the Evil Queen, the dwarfs, and the prince-to-be (Andrew Burnap), who might not be the type of prince who already has a crown. Here are our favorite gems and Easter eggs from the new visuals.
Snow White’s Origin Story
If Batman can get his origin story explored over and over, it’s only fair we get the same for Snow White. This one is particularly exciting as it combines the known fairytale lore of her namesake with her surviving a dangerous winter snow. If you’ve had a baby survive the NICU this is particularly touching to see. And the lyrics from “Waiting on a Wish” really hit: “My father told me long ago, I braved a bitter storm of snow, Is that a girl I’ll ever know again?” Yes, Snow, you can overcome anything.
Magic Mirror
Snow White has the Evil Queen so pressed every time the magic mirror says her step-daughter is “the fairest one of all,” we wouldn’t be surprised if Snow’s bad haircut was her idea. The costuming is immaculate and that stained glass crown is a nice touch.
Wishing Well
The visuals confirm that “Waiting on a Wish” is this movie’s version of the animated Snow White‘s “I’m Wishing.” It’s a fitting addition and in an earlier trailer we heard Zegler sing the high-note vocal progression from the original animated film, which we hope there’s more of.
Prince or Pauper?
The love interest is thankfully not a weird royal lurking about Snow White’s kingdom. Here he is apprehended for what we can imagine might be breaking into the castle in the search of food, since the next frame is Snow White handing him bread. We’re thinking he’s from her kingdom and might later become a prince through his relationship with Snow White.
Snow White’s Family Heirloom
In a scene we believe is connected to the passing of Snow White’s mother, the young princess is given a necklace with the reminder to be “fearless, fair, brave, and true”—which is where we suspect the Evil Queen’s comprehension goes out the window. Snow White will always be more fair (as in just) and fair (as in prettier) than her. We already love this new Snow White canon accessory and you can already find it to get those cosplays ready at RockLove, fandom fashion jewelry purveyors.
The Seven Dwarfs
Disney is sticking to the original cartoony design for the fairytale folk version of the dwarfs, similar to other magical creatures already seen in Disney’s live-action canon such as the Fairy Godmothers in the Maleficent franchise.
