Marissa Bode is addressing the derogatory comments made about her “Wicked” character.
Despite enjoying seeing the outpouring of the love for the movie, Bode said there were reactions that made her feel “a bit uncomfortable.”Marissa Bode and Cynthia Erivo in a scene from the film "Wicked."
She said it was “totally fine” to make jokes about Nessarose’s actions or personality because she is a fictional character.
Bode said the most frustrating part about acknowledging such comments was how scared she was to voice her opinion.
“These disabled creators’ comments are flooded with ableist comments,” she explained.
Persons:
Marissa Bode, Bode, Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, she’s, Cynthia Erivo, Giles Keyte, ”, Marissa, “, ’, they’re, ” Bode, I’m, John M, Chu, Nessarose, you’re, ‘
Organizations:
Universal Pictures, Dramatic Academy
Locations:
Wisconsin, Los Angeles