‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Explains Plot Change for Her Character in the Sequel: ‘The Old Narrative Was Outdated’

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Marissa Bode Is “So Happy” With ‘Wicked: For Good’s Change To Nessa’s “Outdated” Arc

As the concluding chapter of Wicked‘s big-screen adaptation approaches, Marissa Bode is opening up about how the movie does ...
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Marissa Bode celebrates change in Nessa’s arc for ‘Wicked: For Good’ film

Marissa Bode was delighted over the major change in her character Nessarose’s arc in Wicked: For Good.Bode, who is the first ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Marissa Bode Says Nessarose’s Storyline in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Will Be “Less Harmful to Disabled People” Than Original Broadway Version

The actress, who received ReelAbilities Film Festival’s Spotlight Award on Thursday, explained how the sequel will not play into the "preconceived idea that all disabled people want to be fixed." By ...
Los Angeles Times

‘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 the movie musical’s debut. The 24-year-old, who makes her feature film debut in ...
Los Angeles Times

Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history in her film debut

The cast of “Wicked” is stacked with well-known names: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang. But one actor you likely don’t know is ...