Relativity’s Untitled Snow White Project Casts Its Seven Dwarfs; Shifts Release Date


Just last month we told you that Snow White and the Huntsman, which was originally slated to hit theaters on December 21st, 2012 had changed its release date to June 1st, 2012, beating Relativity’s Snow White film (formerly The Brothers Grimm: Snow White) to theaters by almost a month.

Now, Relativity Media has shifted the release date of their now Untitled Snow White Project to March 16th, 2012, meaning that their Snow White Project, directed by Tarsem Singh and starring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, and Armie Hammer will once again be the first Snow White project in theaters. In addition, Relativity has announced the casting of their seven dwarfs, as well as the roles of as Baker Margaret and Baron.

Check out the press release below for all the details.

Official Press Release:

Beverly Hills, CA (May 25, 2011) –- Relativity Media has closed deals with Mark Povinelli (Water for Elephants), Jordan Prentice (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle), Danny Woodburn (Watchmen), Sebastian Saraceno (Bedtime Stories), Ronald Lee Clark (Epic Movie), Martin Klebba (Hancock) and Joey Gnoffo (Pirates of the Caribbean series) to play the Seven Dwarfs in its upcoming untitled Snow White feature, directed by Tarsem Singh (Immortals, The Cell). The studio has also cast Mare Winningham (Brothers) as Baker Margaret and Michael Lerner (Elf) as Baron.

The nine actors join the previously announced cast in which Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts plays the Queen, Lily Collins (The Blind Side) plays Snow White, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) plays Prince Andrew Alcott, and Nathan Lane (The Lion King, The Birdcage) plays the Queen’s hapless and bungling servant, Brighton. Pre-production has begun, and principal photography will start in June. The theatrical release date is set for March 16, 2012.

In Relativity’s Snow White, a spectacular reimagining of the classic fairy tale, an evil queen steals control of a kingdom, and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright in a spirited adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the imagination of audiences the world over.

The film’s producers are Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter), Bernie Goldmann (300) and Brett Ratner (Rush Hour franchise). The script was written by Melisa Wallack (Meet Bill) and Jason Keller (Machine Gun Preacher).

The as yet Untitled Snow White Project is slated to hit theaters on March 16th, 2012.


Jason Moore
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