Wee Man Slams Disney's Casting Choice

Wee Man criticizes Disney for replacing little people with taller actors in the live-action "Snow White."

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[{"selector":"#anim-e5bedd51-84b3-4f6b-9385-1ce19ae4af14 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-54895698-2ea1-497b-9854-71bce286f903","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The debate highlights the importance of representation and opportunities for little people in the entertainment industry.