Why Prince Charming Was Removed from 'Snow White' Remake & What Andrew Burnap Said About Playing Jonathan
justjared.comOne major change in the live-action remake of Snow White is the removal of the Prince Charming character and the introduction of Jonathan, played by Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap.
In the original 1937 animated movie, Prince Charming falls in love with Snow White after hearing her sing and then saves her with a true love’s kiss at the end of the movie. Rachel Zegler revealed years ago that Snow White was “not going to be saved by the prince” in the remake, noting that there would be “modern” changes to the story. Keep reading to find out more… “The original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so.
There’s a big focus on her love story with the guy who literally stalks her. Weird, weird,” Rachel told Extra back in 2022.
She clarified her comments in a 2025 interview with Allure. “Snow White is on her own mission and she falls in love along the way, which is really awesome,” she said. “That’s how life happens.
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