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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

Wicked star denounces ‘aggressive’ and ‘deeply uncomfortable’ comments about character’s disability

Wicked star Marissa Bode has condemned social media users who have made her and her character’s disability the butt of the joke.

The 24-year-old actor stars as Nessarose, the spoiled younger sister of Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo). In the movie, she uses a wheelchair just like in real life.

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