“Wicked: Part Two” Is Changing Things Up, and Nessarose Herself Spilled the Tea

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Wicked: Part Two is shaking things up, and Nessarose actress Marissa Bode is here to dish! Spoiler alert: you might want to click your heels together three times to brace yourself.

In an interview with People, Marissaโ€”our new Nessarose and a certified scene-stealerโ€”revealed that the movie isnโ€™t just taking cues from the Broadway musical; itโ€™s adding a sprinkle of its own magic dust. (Glindaโ€™s jealous, obviously.)

A Silver Slipper Switcheroo
Picture this: Nessarose gets her iconic silver slippers (move over, ruby ones; silverโ€™s the new vibe). In the Broadway musical, these bad boys are packed with some serious magical mojo that helps her stand and walk. But in the movie, Nessarose isnโ€™t just looking for a quick spell-fix, and Marissa made sure to clarify that in her chat.

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โ€œOne of the first things Jon [M. Chu, the director, AKA the guy holding the magic wand] and I talked about was tweaking this pivotal scene,โ€ Marissa spilled. โ€œApparently, the movie wanted to steer clear of the โ€˜Oh no, my disability, please fix it!โ€™ vibe and instead focus on the magic of the story.โ€ Because who needs plot tropes when youโ€™ve got a flying green witch and a talking goat?

Jon apparently called Marissa up and said something like: โ€œโ€˜Hey, weโ€™re reworking this bit because, you know, clichรฉs are soooo 2003.โ€™โ€ OK, maybe he didnโ€™t say it exactly like that, but you get the idea. The result? Nessaroseโ€™s big moment becomes about celebrating magic rather than making it a metaphysical makeover montage.

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Keeping Secrets Like a Pro
Marissa, being the ultimate professional (or maybe just scared of Elphabaโ€™s wrath), wouldnโ€™t spill too much tea. โ€œThatโ€™s all I can say!โ€ she laughed, probably checking for a hovering flying monkey ready to enforce NDAs.

Nessarose: Breaking Barriers and Repping Realness
Hereโ€™s the thing: Nessarose has never been played by an authentically disabled actress before. Let that sink in. And Marissa is bringing more than just talentโ€”sheโ€™s bringing representation, advocacy, and a much-needed shake-up to Hollywoodโ€™s dusty old playbook.

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โ€œI know people say representation matters, but letโ€™s be real: we also need accessibility,โ€ Marissa declared like a boss. โ€œItโ€™s not just about casting disabled actorsโ€”itโ€™s about making the whole dang industry stop pretending ramps are optional.โ€ Preach, queen!

Mark Your Calendars
If all this drama, magic, and representation arenโ€™t enough to get you hyped, remember: Wicked: Part Two hits theaters on November 26, 2025. So start practicing your โ€œDefying Gravityโ€ high notes nowโ€”youโ€™re going to want to sing along. Just maybe not in public. Save the magic for the pros.

“Wicked: Part Two” Is Changing Things Up, and Nessarose Herself Spilled the Tea

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