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For Good update reveals massive changes to Nessarose's story that fix a long-standing problem from the Broadway musical.
Elphaba's sister Nessarose in Wicked is destined to become The Wicked Witch of the East in the Wizard of Oz universe. Here's how it happens.
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 ...
“ Wicked ” star Marissa Bode has spoken out against the negative comments and jokes about her character Nessarose’s disability, calling them “aggressive,” “very gross” and “harmful ...
Marissa Bode explained how 'Wicked: For Good' will alter Nessarose's storyline from what's been seen in the original Broadway show.
In her film debut, Bode is making history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose throughout the show's more than 21-year run.
For context, Nessarose uses a wheelchair in Wicked. Marissa also uses a wheelchair in real life after a traffic accident at age 11 left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Young Nessarose, played by Cesily Collette Taylor, in Wicked is praised for her adorable line delivery of "Yeah." Find out about the wheelchair user.
Spoilers for Wicked the musical: While visiting Nessarose in Munchkinland, Elphaba grants her the ability to walk by enchanting her pair of silver slippers.