375 articles today

Marissa Bode of 'Wicked' Condemns Jokes Around Nessarose's Disability

IndieWire
Story by Harrison Richlin
from IndieWire
Image from IndieWire
scrn logline
Rising 'Wicked' star Marissa Bode calls out harmful jokes about her character's disability, sparking industry discussion on disability representation.
beat sheet
  • 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.
call sheet
Marissa Bode, Wicked, 'Wicked'
Read the source