A dwarf actor has staged a protest at a movie theatre showing Disney controversial remake of Snow White.
The live-action film has outraged audiences due to its woke retelling of the classic children’s movie.
One of the chief criticism of the new Snow White has been the decision to replace the seven dwarves with a diverse group of computer-generated ‘magical creatures’.
Dwarf actors have been left particularly offended by the decision blasting Disney’s reliance on CGI for the as ‘absurd’ and ‘discriminating’.
Now, one TikTok content creator has took the decision to protest the film at a cinema.
John Ferguson, who has dwarfism, shared a video on the platform of him dressed as one of the seven dwarfs stood outside a movie theatre holding a placard which reads: ‘Hire real dwarfs’.
‘It seems like nowadays you can protest just about anything. But why don’t we begin protesting about the fact Disney decided to use CGI dwarves and not even the real thing,’ Mr Ferguson said.
He continues: ‘We could’ve got them hired we could have got money for something but no.’
Mr Ferguson then swings a plastic axe at a billboard for the film before the clip cuts to him inside the cinema.
John Ferguson, who has dwarfism, shared a video on the platform of him dressed as one of the seven dwarfs stood outside a movie theatre holding a placard which reads: ‘Hire real dwarfs’
He then enters a screening of Snow White with is sign where Mr Ferguson staged a silent protest walking up and down the aisles of the theatre
One of the chief criticism of the new Snow White has been the decision to replace the seven dwarves with a diverse group of computer-generated ‘magical creatures’.
Stood by another poster for Snow White, Mr Ferguson claimed that Disney are so ‘ashamed’ of the CGI dwarves that they don’t even feature on the image.
He then enters a screening of Snow White with is sign where Mr Ferguson staged a silent protest walking up and down the aisles of the theatre.
Mr Ferguson is not the first person to voice his outrage at Disney’s new movie.
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Many dwarf actors including those who have played the ‘much loved’ roles in Snow White pantomimes and now fear they could lose their livelihood over the decision.
Bodybuilder and performer Choon Tan, 31, from north London, who has dwarfism, previously told MailOnline the movie’s reliance on CGI for the seven dwarves is ‘absolutely absurd and discriminating in a sense’.
He added: ‘I think Disney is trying too hard to be politically correct, but in doing so it’s damaging our careers and opportunities.
‘There really is nothing wrong casting someone with dwarfism as a dwarf in any given opportunity. As long as we are treated equally and with respect, we’re usually more than happy to take on any acting roles that are suitable for us.
‘Plus it’s also an opportunity for young children to see someone with dwarfism, which they may have never seen before.’
Bodybuilder and performer Choon Tan (pictured left), 31, from north London, who has dwarfism, told MailOnline that the movie’s reliance on CGI for the seven dwarves is ‘absolutely absurd and discriminating in a sense’
Mr Don, who started his career as a bodybuilder before getting into acting seven years ago, has appeared as a dwarf in Snow White (pictured) in Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil, in 2018 and 2019, respectively
Despite being blighted by controversies, the remake – which stars Rachel Zegler (pictured) as the titular character and Gal Gadot as the evil stepmother – the movie has become a blockbuster hit for Disney topping the weekend charts
Mr Tan, who started his career as a bodybuilder before getting into acting seven years ago, has appeared as a dwarf in Snow White in Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil, in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
He said he’s ‘offended and disappointed at Disney’s decision’, adding: ‘There are plenty of actors who are capable and would have loved to have played these roles and it’s just taken away one of the few opportunities that we have.
‘They wouldn’t use CGI for a tall character, so why do they have to use it for dwarfs?,’ questioned Mr Tan. ‘I personally feel discriminated against as everyone should be given an equal opportunity.’
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Sharing his concerns, he continued: ‘This decision could have a domino effect onto other productions and opportunities as this initially started with Peter Dinklage saying that dwarves shouldn’t be cast for these particular roles.
‘There aren’t many roles that are suitable for us, so this just makes it harder for our acting opportunities and careers as a whole.’
Mr Tan added he would’ve loved to have played the role of one of the seven dwarves in the upcoming remake, concluding: ‘We get paid to do what we love to do, acting and performing.’
Despite being blighted by controversies, the remake – which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular character and Gal Gadot as the evil stepmother – the movie has become a blockbuster hit for Disney topping the weekend charts.
Snow White took home a healthy profit of £100.4million at the box office.
The film has also been blasted for the decision to replace Prince Charming with a commoner named Jonathan and was beset by issues, including dissension over the casting of Zegler in the titular role and alleged disagreements between cast members.
