Marissa Bode is a groundbreaking actor and disability advocate who made her feature-film debut as principal character Nessarose in Universal’s Wicked duology, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. As the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose on screen, she helped infuse a beloved cultural touchstone with fresh authenticity—shining new light on themes of identity, belonging, and the power of perspective.
Marissa Bode
Actress and Disability Advocate
