Marissa Bode Of ‘wicked’ Fires Back At Jokes Around Nessarose’s Disability

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire
Sun, 12/01/2024 - 3:30pm

In a video posted to TikTok on Friday, Bode shot down “gross” and “dangerous” jokes about her "Wicked" character.

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Marissa Bode Of ‘wicked’ Fires Back At Jokes Around Nessarose’s Disability

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