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Marissa Bode of 'Wicked' Condemns Jokes Around Nessarose's Disability
IndieWireStory by Harrison Richlin
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Rising 'Wicked' star Marissa Bode calls out harmful jokes about her character's disability, sparking industry discussion on disability representation.
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- Bode, playing Nessarose in the upcoming 'Wicked' film, condemned 'gross' and 'dangerous' jokes about her character's wheelchair in a viral TikTok video.
- The video has reignited conversations in Hollywood about the need for more authentic and respectful portrayals of disabled characters, with Bode's stance earning praise from industry peers.
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Marissa Bode, Wicked, 'Wicked'