The Audacity of Hope: Gal Gadot Ignores Reality at Gala
Someone needs to get Gal Gadot a subscription to Variety, because apparently, she missed the memo that her last movie was a catastrophic train wreck. The -year-old actress, who has been trying to pivot away from her crumbling DC Universe legacy, stepped out at the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Snow Ball Gala looking like a million bucks, but her comments to the press screamed absolute desperation. While accepting the “Hollywood Icon Award” (a title that is doing a lot of heavy lifting these days), Gal decided it was the perfect moment to publicly beg for a job from the House of Mouse.
In a jaw-dropping exchange with Us Weekly, Gadot didn’t just hint at wanting to return to the role of the Evil Queen; she practically got on her knees and pleaded. “I would love to do that. Yes. Tell [Disney CEO] Bob [Iger]. Bob, I’ll do that.” The quote has sent shockwaves through the industry, with insiders cringing so hard they might need neck braces. This isn’t just an actress expressing interest; this is a public solicitation for a role in a franchise that the studio is actively trying to bury in the Disney Vault alongside Song of the South.
Let’s be real: usually, when a movie bombs this hard, the stars go into hiding. They fire their agents, they take a “mental health break,” or they pivot to indie dramas. They do not stand on a red carpet and demand a sequel. Gadot’s aggressive pitch to Bob Iger shows a level of delusion that is rare even for Hollywood. Does she think Bob Iger has amnesia? Does she think the shareholders have forgotten the hundreds of millions of dollars incinerated by this project? It is a bold strategy, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off.
The Box Office Bomb That Hollywood Wants to Forget
To understand why Gal’s comments are so unhinged, we have to look at the numbers. The live-action Snow White remake wasn’t just a failure; it was a financial crime scene. Reports indicate the film failed to make back its massive, ballooning budget, leaving Disney executives weeping into their quarterly reports. The movie was plagued by delays, reshoots, and a CGI aesthetic that looked like a PlayStation cutscene. Critics tore it to shreds, handing it a humiliating % Rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes. It was panned universally as soulless, disjointed, and unnecessary.
For Gal to suggest revisiting this property is like the captain of the Titanic asking for a do-over on the iceberg. The audience rejected it. The critics rejected it. The box office numbers screamed “STOP.” Yet, here we have the Evil Queen herself trying to convince the world—and Bob Iger—that there is still meat on this rotten bone. Sources tell us that Disney execs are currently pretending they didn’t hear her, hoping that if they ignore the “Snow White” noise long enough, it will just go away.
This isn’t Maleficent. Angelina Jolie had a hit. Gal Gadot had a flop. The distinction seems to be lost on her team, who are clearly pushing a narrative that her performance was the “only good thing” about the movie. That might be true, but being the best part of a dumpster fire still leaves you smelling like smoke. Trying to spin a spinoff out of a financial disaster is the kind of math that only makes sense in La La Land.
is she serious?? that movie was unwatchable. gal needs to fire her team if they told her to say this.
The Rachel Zegler Feud: The Elephant in the Room
You cannot talk about the Snow White disaster without mentioning the radioactive toxicity between the two leads. Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler didn’t just have “conflicting political views”; they were practically waging a cold war during the press tour. Zegler, who played the titular princess, managed to alienate half the fanbase before the trailer even dropped with her comments about the original film being “weird” and “stalker-ish.” Meanwhile, Gal was trying to play the diplomat while clearly seething behind that perfect smile.
The tension was palpable. Every interview felt like a hostage situation. Sources on set whispered about an icy atmosphere where the two stars barely spoke unless the cameras were rolling. The political divide between them—fueled by global events and social media spats—turned the movie’s marketing campaign into a PR nightmare. Disney had to constantly put out fires, and in the end, the audience was too exhausted by the drama to even buy a ticket.
So, when Gal says she wants to come back, does she mean without Rachel? Is she pitching a solo “Evil Queen” movie where Snow White is conveniently off-screen or recast? Because there is zero chance Disney puts those two in a room together again. The insurance premiums alone would bankrupt the studio. By asking for a return, Gal is essentially asking Disney to pick a side in the feud. And considering Zegler was the one getting the brunt of the internet’s hate, Gal might think she has the upper hand.
“Tell Bob”: Desperation or a Power Move?
Let’s dissect the “Tell Bob” comment. In Hollywood, you don’t talk to the CEO through Us Weekly unless your calls aren’t getting returned. If Gal Gadot had a direct line to Iger for this project, they would be having lunch at the Polo Lounge. Instead, she is using the paparazzi as a carrier pigeon. It reeks of an actress who knows her leverage is slipping.
With Wonder Woman officially dead in the water under the new DC regime, Gal is facing a scary reality: she needs a franchise. She needs a steady paycheck. The Fast & Furious return was a cameo. Red Notice sequels are taking forever. She pinned her hopes on being the next iconic Disney villain, and when that crumbled, she was left holding the bag. Calling out Bob Iger by name is a high-risk maneuver. It puts him on the spot, sure, but it also makes her look thirsty.
Industry analysts are laughing behind their hands. One insider told us, “It’s embarrassing. You don’t beg for a sequel to a bomb. You bury it and move on. She’s trying to manifest a reality that the market has already rejected.” It is the equivalent of texting an ex who ghosted you and asking if they want to grab dinner. Bob saw the text, Gal. He just isn’t replying.
Bob Iger is probably blocking her number right now lol. Disney lost so much money on that movie.
The Spinoff Delusion: Chasing the Villain Era
There is a rumor floating around that Gal’s team is pushing for a standalone origin story, similar to Cruella or Joker. The logic? “Everyone loves a villain.” The reality? Everyone loved those villains. The audience reception to Gal’s Evil Queen was lukewarm at best. While she served looks and camp, the performance was criticized for being hammy and disconnected from the gritty tone the movie tried (and failed) to strike.
Furthermore, Disney is currently in a massive cost-cutting era. Bob Iger is slashing budgets and cancelling projects left and right. The idea that he would greenlight a $ million spinoff for a character from a movie that lost money is laughable. Shareholders would revolt. We are seeing a Disney that is risk-averse, focusing on proven hits like Toy Story and Frozen. A spinoff of a flop is the exact opposite of their current strategy.
But Gal seems to be living in , back when streaming money was endless and every IP got a greenlight. She is holding onto the “Evil Queen” persona like a lifeline, posting throwbacks and talking about how much “fun” she had. Fun doesn’t pay the bills, honey. Box office receipts do. And right now, her receipt shows “Insufficient Funds.”
The Critics vs. Gal: A Losing Battle
It wasn’t just the box office; the critics were savage. The % Rotten score is a stain that doesn’t wash off easily. Reviews called the film “a hollow cash grab” and criticized the chemistry (or lack thereof) between the cast. Gal’s performance was divisive—some called it the highlight, others called it a pantomime performance in the wrong movie. By asking to return, she is asking to step back into the firing line.
Why would she subject herself to that again? Is she a glutton for punishment? Or does she genuinely believe the “haters” were wrong? There is a level of narcissism required to be a movie star, but ignoring a critical drubbing of this magnitude requires a reality distortion field. She is trying to gaslight the public into thinking the movie was a beloved classic that demands a follow-up.
The “Hollywood Icon Award” she received that night feels almost ironic in this context. Icons usually define generations with massive hits. Gal’s current legacy is a cancelled superhero franchise and a Disney bomb. She needs a win, and she needs it bad. But doubling down on failure is rarely the path to redemption.
What’s Next? The Silence From Burbank
So, will Bob Iger pick up the phone? Don’t hold your breath. Disney is famously ruthless. They cut ties with stars for less than a box office bomb. With the political baggage Gal carries and the financial toxicity of the Snow White brand, the odds of her wearing that crown again are lower than the movie’s Rotten Tomatoes score.
The silence from Disney since her comments has been deafening. No “we love working with Gal,” no “we are exploring options.” Just cricket noises coming from Burbank. That silence speaks volumes. It says, “We like you, Gal, but please stop talking about the movie we wrote off as a tax loss.”
As Gal Gadot continues her press tour for… well, for herself… we have to wonder if she will take the hint. Or will we see her on Instagram next week posting fan art of the Evil Queen with the caption “Soon”? Hollywood is a brutal town, and right now, Gal is learning the hardest lesson of all: You are only as good as your last hit. And baby, that last hit was a miss.
She needs to go back to Fast and Furious. At least people liked her in that. This disney thing is over.
We are watching the wires closely to see if Bob Iger responds, or if he just sends a cease-and-desist letter. Stay tuned, because the real drama isn’t on the screen—it’s in the desperation leaking from the red carpet.
