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As the film's release approaches, industry voices, including those from Variety, have pointed fingers at both Gadot and Ziegler, suggesting they share equal blame for the film’s anticipated failure. Critics argue that this approach is hypocritical, as Ziegler's prior inflammatory remarks are likely the real source of public backlash. Ziegler's comments about the Prince character in the film—calling him a “stalker”—have stirred controversy, yet the media hype has disproportionately included Gadot, who has remained relatively unproblematic throughout the ordeal.