Marissa Bode Fell Backward in Her Wheelchair While Filming “Wicked” Dance Number ‘Dancing Through Life'
The actress, 24, described the incident while speaking to Entertainment Weekly in a recent interview, explaining that she fell out of her wheelchair while filming the dance number "Dancing Through Life" with her scene partner Ethan Slater (who plays Boq in the film).
Wicked Star Marissa Bode Says Nessarose Will Get Some Healthy Changes in Wicked Part 2
Marissa Bode talks to Teen Vogue about being the first actress in a wheelchair to play the role of Nessarose in Wicked.
Marissa Bode reflects on making history as 1st wheelchair user to play Nessarose in 'Wicked'
Marissa Bode speaks out about making history in Wicked as Nessarose and what it means to be the first wheelchair user.
Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history
I love seeing disabled characters be played authentically by real disabled people, because no one knows us better than us,” Bode told The Los Angeles Times.
“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode fell backward in her wheelchair while filming 'Dancing Through Life'
It turns out that Bode is a bit of a thriller seeker, explaining how much she loved doing the wire work where Elphaba makes Nessa and her wheelchair fly into the air by accident.
Wicked Actress Marissa Bode Recalls Her ‘Epic’ Fall From Wheelchair While Shooting Dancing Through Life Musical
Marissa Bode who made her screen debut in the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical recalled filming the musical number Dancing Through Life with Ethan Slater’s Boq and her “epic” fall from her wheelchair.
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Meet “Wicked” Breakout Marissa Bode, the Actress Who Plays Elphaba's Sister Nessarose (Exclusive)
Marissa Bode, 24, is the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose, a character who uses a wheelchair, in ...
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Marissa Bode praises 'Wicked' crew for creating 'accessible' set
Marissa Bode, the first authentic wheelchair user to play Nessarose in Wicked, has nothing but praise for the film's cast and ...
Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set
As a huge fan of the musical, and a researcher in disability studies, I was interested to see if this casting decision ...
Wicked rights a long-standing wrong of the musical
Wicked, the character of Nessarose, and the accurate casting has the potential to change the game for other disabled actors – ...
‘Yeah!’ Cesily Collette Taylor, who plays young Nessarose, praised for the ‘single greatest’ line delivery in ‘Wicked’
Taylor, who plays a young Nessarose in the "Wicked" movie, has became an online sensation for her sweet delivery of one ...
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Friends and family of an actress from Wisconsin gather at watch party to celebrate her role in “Wicked”
Marissa Bode is the first actress living with a disability to portray the character "Nessarose" in the musical adaptation.
Friends and family of Mazomanie actress gather to celebrate her groundbreaking role in Wicked
People packed into Bonham Theatre to watch Bode, who is playing Nessarose, the Wicked Witch of the West’s, or Elphaba’s, ...