‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode on How Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Told Her She Got the Role of Nessarose

Story 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

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