1
: tiny imaginary beings (such as fairies, elves, and leprechauns) of folklore
2
: children
3
: common people
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
From Covid delays to criticism regarding the fairy tale’s depiction of little people, racist fans taking issue with Zegler’s Latina heritage, and a premiere event that excluded journalists, the production was mired in problems virtually from the time it was announced in 2016.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Along the way, the film has also battled questions about its depiction of little people and its leading actors’ viewpoints on the Israel-Hamas war.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
There's very little people can do about the H5N1 circulating in wild birds.
—Sarah Boden, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Surely, there were other options, whether removing the dwarf characters entirely, casting actors of varying statures, or simply casting little people actors in other roles.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
From Covid delays to criticism regarding the fairy tale’s depiction of little people, racist fans taking issue with Zegler’s Latina heritage, and a premiere event that excluded journalists, the production was mired in problems virtually from the time it was announced in 2016.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Along the way, the film has also battled questions about its depiction of little people and its leading actors’ viewpoints on the Israel-Hamas war.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
There's very little people can do about the H5N1 circulating in wild birds.
—Sarah Boden, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Little people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20people. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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