Marissa Bode explained how 'Wicked: ... “Marissa took the role of Nessarose to new heights and brought authenticity to the role like never before,” Erivo said in the prerecorded video.

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Condemns ‘Aggressive’ and ‘Very Gross’ Comments About Nessarose’s Disability: It Is ‘Low-Hanging Fruit That Too Many of You Are Comfortable Taking’ ...

Marissa Bode thought she lost out on her dream role of Nessarose in “Wicked.”After a self tape and a series of callbacks, she stopped hearing back from casting. “I was like, ‘It’s dunzo ...

Marissa Bode remembers the day they shot a pivotal scene for her character Nessarose in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked movie, when Nessa’s sister Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) launches her into the air.

“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character, Nessarose, after the movie musical’s debut. The 24-year-old, who makes her feature film ...

Marissa Bode is speaking out against ableist comments about her "Wicked" character.. The actress, who plays Nessarose in the blockbuster film based on the Broadway musical, said in a TikTok video ...

“Wicked” star Marissa Bode has spoken out against the negative comments and jokes about her character Nessarose’s disability, calling them “aggressive,” “very gross” and “harmful.” ...

In more than two decades since the stage show launched, disabled 'Wicked' character Nessarose has never been played by a real-life wheelchair user. Enter newcomer Marissa Bode.

After Marissa Bode got the call asking her to play Nessarose in "Wicked," her parents had an unexpected reaction. "They were so happy for me for all about three minutes," Bode, 24, tells TODAY.

Just before Wicked actor Marissa Bode accepted her honor as this year's recipient of the ReelAbilities Film Festival's Spotlight Award on Thursday night, her Oscar-nominated co-stars Ariana Grande ...

Marissa Bode Says Nessarose’s Storyline in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Will Be “Less Harmful to Disabled People” Than Original Broadway Version. Abbey White. Fri, April 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM UTC.