What changes did Marissa Bode's character Nessarose undergo in the "Wicked" film?

Marissa Bode's character Nessarose, who uses a wheelchair in the original Broadway production, now gains the ability to fly in the upcoming "Wicked" film adaptation.

How did Bode react to the changes made to Nessarose?

Bode expressed delight with the changes, stating that the "old narrative was outdated" and that it was "really fun to fly through the air on set."

How do the changes to Nessarose's character align with the themes of the "Wicked" musical?

Bode explained that the shift to have Nessarose gain the ability to fly aligns with the musical's core theme of "everyone deserves a chance to fly."

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Disability Advocate Praises "Wicked" Film's Empowering Nessarose Transformation

11 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Actress Marissa Bode thrilled with changes to her character Nessarose
Nessarose now able to fly, instead of just using a wheelchair
Change aligns with musical's themes of "everyone deserves a chance to fly"

Disability Advocate Praises "Wicked" Film's Empowering Nessarose Transformation

In a recent interview, actress Marissa Bode, who stars as Nessarose Thropp in the upcoming "Wicked" film adaptation, expressed her enthusiasm for the changes made to her character. Bode, who is also a disability advocate, revealed that the decision to have Nessarose gain the ability to fly, rather than just use a wheelchair as in the original Broadway production, was a welcome shift.