that Darabont was in talks to direct the sequel. Originally Legendary Pictures was set to co-finance the film with Universal but dropped out and were replaced by Perfect World Pictures. On July 31, 2014, the project was described as a prequel titled The Huntsman scheduled for April 22, 2016, which would not star Stewart as Snow White. In January 2015, Darabont left the project as director, but the third leading role was set with Emily Blunt. It was later announced that Cedric Nicolas-Troyan would take over as the new director for the film. Nick Frost would return as Dwarf Nion and Jessica Chastain would star. On March 18, 2015, Rob Brydon, Alexandra Roach and Sheridan Smith were added to the cast as dwarves. TheWrap confirmed on May 7, 2015, that Sam Claflin would return as William in this sequel. It was later revealed that the film would feature Ravenna's sister, the Ice Queen, and would reveal the origins of the Huntsman, while also continuing the story of the first film. The film, which is both a prequel and a sequel, was released in 2016 as The Huntsman: Winter's War. See also Snow White, an upcoming film based on the 1937 animated film, starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Mirror Mirror, another 2012 film based on the tale of Snow White, starring Lily Collins as Snow White and Julia Roberts as Queen Clementianna, Snow White's evil stepmother. Maleficent, similar dark/modern take on an old fairy tale References External links 2012 films 2012 fantasy films Films scored by James Newton Howard Films based on Snow White Films directed by Rupert Sanders Films produced by Joe Roth Films produced by Sam Mercer Films set in castles Films set in Europe Films set in the Middle Ages Films shot at Pinewood Studios Films shot in Wales Films shot in England Mariticide in fiction Films using motion capture Golden Raspberry Award winning films Films with screenplays by Hossein Amini Films with screenplays by Evan Daugherty Films about witchcraft Universal Pictures films Casting controversies in film Film controversies Films with screenplays by John Lee Hancock 2012 directorial debut films 2010s English-language films