Gal Gadot has spent the last two decades saving the day, but she’s officially ready to let her wicked side out to play.
The Wonder Woman star is gearing up for the release of Disney’s live-action Snow White in March , and while the film is a major milestone for the studio, it marks an even bigger “first” for Gadot’s resume.
Despite having more than movie appearances under her belt since her career began in , the -year-old actress is playing a true, blue-blooded villain for the very first time. That’s right—after years of being our favorite hero, Gadot is finally trading her Lasso of Truth for a poisoned apple.
The internet is already buzzing about the transformation, with fans on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok obsessed with the star’s “villain era.” While Gadot has anchored massive franchises like Fast & Furious and led action hits like Heart of Stone and Red Notice, she has almost exclusively played the “good guy.”
So, why the sudden shift to the dark side? According to Gadot, the role of the Evil Queen was simply too “delicious” to pass up.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gadot opened up about the theatricality of the character, calling the experience “delightful.” The role allowed her to go bigger and bolder than ever before, leaning into the high drama that only a Disney villain can provide.
But while fans might be surprised to see the Amazonian warrior playing a cruel stepmother, there’s one person who saw it coming: Gadot’s own daughter.
The actress shared a hilarious anecdote about the moment she told her family she landed the role. Instead of being shocked, her daughter reportedly quipped, “Oh, how appropriate.”
Kids really do have a way of keeping you humble, don’t they?
The upcoming film, which stars West Side Story breakout Rachel Zegler as the titular princess, is a massive undertaking for Disney. As the company’s first-ever full-length animated feature from , Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the “IP” that started it all.
Early looks at the trailer show Gadot fully immersed in the role, donning the iconic black gown and signature red lipstick. But the real test for the star will be the musical numbers. While we know she can handle a fight scene, fans are eager to see if she can deliver a “strong musical performance” that rivals the Disney greats.
Whether she’s casting spells or singing about her vanity, Gadot is clearly relishing the chance to show off her versatility. If her performance is as “delicious” as she promises, this might just be the start of many more villainous roles to come.
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