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In a taped message, the duo celebrated Bode's historic performance and her dedication to disability inclusion as the first authentically cast disabled performer to play Nessarose - Elphaba's ...
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 ...
Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user ever to play 'Wicked's' Nessarose, called jokes about her character's disability 'low-hanging fruit.' ...
Marissa Bode talks to Teen Vogue about being the first actress in a wheelchair to play the role of Nessarose in Wicked.
In her film debut, Bode is making history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose throughout the show's more than 21-year run.
"Wicked" star Marissa Bode reflects on being the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose, and how the two-film structure will flesh out the character.
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.
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 ...
Marissa Bode explained how 'Wicked: For Good' will alter Nessarose's storyline from what's been seen in the original Broadway show.
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 ...