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.
Video: Get Ready with Marissa Bode on the WICKED Movie Set
A new video is shining a spotlight on newcomer Marissa Bode as she spends a day on the set of Wicked. In the video, viewers get the chance to join the Nessarose actress in her trailer as she gets ready before shooting the movie.
“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 ...
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 – ...
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 ...
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, ...
‘Yeah!’ 6-year-old actor praised for the 'single greatest' line delivery in ‘Wicked’
Young Nessarose, played by Cesily Collette Taylor, in Wicked is praised for her adorable line delivery of "Yeah." Find out ...
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Bode is making her film debut as the sister of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba in "Wicked."
After Marissa Bode got the call asking her to play Nessarose in "Wicked," her parents had an unexpected reaction. "They were so happy for me for all about three minutes," Bode, 24, tells TODAY ...