Marissa, Bode and Wicked

Wicked's Marissa Bode reveals Part 2 change from musical
Wicked star Marissa Bode has revealed the scene from the second film that will differ from the musical. Jon M Chu 's much-anticipated film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical tells the untold story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West ( Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch ( Ariana Grande ).
‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode speaks out against ‘harmful’ ableist comments made about her character
In a video posted to her TikTok page on Saturday, Bode said that while she is usually a “deeply unserious person” and loves joking around, she has received “gross and harmful” comments about her character’s disability since the release of “Wicked.”
'Wicked' star Marissa Bode slams ableist jokes about Nessarose: 'Deeply uncomfortable'
The actress, who plays Nessarose in the blockbuster film based on the Broadway musical, said in a TikTok video she is uncomfortable with jokes that have been made online about the character's disability. Bode, 24, is the first wheelchair user to be cast as Elphaba's (Cynthia Erivo) younger sister.
'Wicked' star Marissa Bode calls out 'harmful' ableist comments about her character's disability
Marissa Bode is addressing the derogatory comments made about her “Wicked” character. Bode, who portrays the character Nessarose, the younger sister of Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, posted a five-minute long video to her TikTok slamming the slew of negative comments she’s received since the film premiered on Nov.
Marissa Bode Slams 'Aggressive' Comments About Her “Wicked” Character's Disability as 'Gross and Harmful'
Listen to the people or to the person that it is affecting and how it makes them feel," said Bode, the first wheelchair user ever to play Nessarose
‘Wicked’s Marissa Bode Calls Out “Gross And Harmful” Ableist Comments About Nessa
After playing wheelchair-bound Nessarose in 'Wicked', Marissa Bode called out ableist jokes about the character that made her "deeply uncomfortable."
Marissa Bode of ‘Wicked’ Fires Back at Jokes Around Nessarose’s Disability
Marissa Bode of 'Wicked' condemns jokes around Nessarose's disability, calling certain comments 'very gross' and 'harmful'
'Wicked' breakout Marissa Bode on making Oz more accessible: 'Advocate for yourself'
Meet "Wicked" star Marissa Bode, who makes history as the first wheelchair user to play Elphaba's sister Nessarose in the musical's 21-year history.
Marissa Bode hopes 'Wicked' makes the world safer for her & her girlfriend
The Out100 honoree underlines how representation helped her come out after 20 years in the closet — and how she hopes to do the same for others.
'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode and Her Girlfriend Are the Cutest — a Look Into Their Romance
Actor and 'Wicked' star Marissa Bode made many fans love her even more when they realized she's in a LGBTQ+ relationship. Here's the scoop.
'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode addresses 'harmful' ableist comments
Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in "Wicked," has called the reaction online to her character "gross and harmful."
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‘Wicked’s’ Marissa Bode calls out ‘very gross’ comments about Nessarose’s disability
“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character, Nessarose, after ...
“Wicked” Star Marissa Bode Teases How “Part 2” Will Depart Dramatically from Stage Musical: 'Less Like a Fixing Moment'
Part Two’ moment for Marissa Bode’s character Nessarose will focus on “the magic of the story,” she tells PEOPLE ...
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‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Slams ‘Very Gross’ Jokes Over Her Nessarose Role: ‘Disability Is Not Fictional’
Marissa Bode, the 24-year-old actress who brings Nessarose to life in "Wicked," is speaking out against online bullies.
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Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history in her film debut
But one actor you likely don’t know is making “Wicked” history: Marissa Bode. The first actor who authentically uses a wheelchair to play Nessarose, the “tragically beautiful” younger ...