That connection to nature speaks to her advocacy for animals." 16.Paul told Playbill that the floral embroidery in Nessarose's costumes was "reflective of her mother, the red poppies and white ...

After Elphaba becomes The Wicked Witch of the West at the end of Wicked: Part 1, questions arise about Nessarose's possible ...

Marissa Bode addressed ableist criticism of her 'Wicked' character, Nessarose, on TikTok in November. Here's why she decided ...

When the “Wicked” film casting call went out in 2022 for Nessarose – the wheelchair-using younger sister to future Wicked Witch Elphaba – the enthusiastic response from disabled actresses ...

The "Wicked" production team had a "very intentional" commitment to amplify disabled people with its casting and portrayal of Nessarose.

The 24-year-old actor stars as Nessarose, the spoiled younger sister of Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo). In the movie, she uses a wheelchair just like in real life. Taking to TikTok on Friday ...

A big ‘Wicked: Part Two’ moment for Marissa Bode’s character Nessarose will focus on “the magic of the story,” she tells PEOPLE “One of the first conversations I had with Jon,” Bode ...

Marissa Bode, the 24-year-old actress who brings Nessarose to life in the buzzing 2024 adaptation of Wicked, is speaking out against online bullies who have targeted her character’s disability.

By Nicole Fell Marissa Bode had all but given up on the idea she would get the part of Nessarose in Jon M. Chu’s feature adaptation of Wicked. “My last callback that I had, prior to that ...

PS spoke to the accessibility coordinator for "Wicked," Chantelle Nassari, about her work on the film and why every production needs this role.