Donald Trump Jr launches astonishing attack on Peter Dinklage over Snow White comments

Donald Trump Jr launches astonishing attack on Peter Dinklage over Snow White comments
Andrew Milligan
Ben Chapman

By Ben Chapman


Published: 26/01/2022

- 10:56

Dinklage says the film falls back on a story based on damaging stereotypes surrounding dwarfism

Donald Trump Jr has launched an astonishing attack on Peter Dinklage after the Game of Thrones actor hit out at Disney.

The star who has appeared in productions such as Avengers: Infinity War described Disney's remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as "f****** backward".


Dinklage says the film falls back on a story based on damaging stereotypes surrounding dwarfism.

He said in a sweary tirade: “You’re progressive in one way and you’re still making that f****** backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the f*** are you doing man?"

Disney responded to Dinklage's criticism, saying they are: "Taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community".

Despite this, Donald Trump Jr has taken issue with comments made by Peter Dinklage.

He said in a Tweet: "LOL… this is getting so ridiculous.

"Also, it seems he was fine with the dwarf jokes in GOT. I guess it’s all good as long as you’re getting paid? Disney consulting gig coming Spring 2022".

Twitter followers have leapt to the actor's defence in response to Trump's Tweet.

One user said: "You obviously did not read the article and don’t understand the title of the film".

Dinklage was discussing the concept of "wokeness" on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast when he made comments that resulted in the controversy.

The actor spoke about the live-action remake of Snow White, which Rachel Zegler is set to star in as the princess.

“I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White,” he said.

“You’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me".

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