‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode on How Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Told Her She Got the Role of Nessarose
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Nicole Fell
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Up-and-coming actress Marissa Bode shares the inside scoop on landing the coveted role of Nessarose in the highly-anticipated 'Wicked' movie adaptation, including a surprise visit from stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
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- Director Jon M. Chu told Bode to be careful about posting a 'witch-themed' video on Instagram, not knowing she was up for the role of Nessarose, the sister of Elphaba.
- Bode hopes her role as the first disabled actress to play Nessarose on screen can help drive more inclusive casting and accessibility in the film industry, saying 'Don't wait for a disabled person to enter your space to make it accessible.'
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Marissa Bode, Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater, Universal Pictures, Wicked