Marissa Bode

Marissa Bode is an American actress renowned for her groundbreaking role as Nessarose Thropp in the film adaptations of the musical "Wicked." At age 11, following a car accident that resulted in her using a wheelchair, she continued to pursue her passion for performance.

In 2022, she was cast as Nessarose in the "Wicked" films, marking the first time an actress who uses a wheelchair portrayed the character. Her authentic representation garnered critical acclaim and led to nominations at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards and the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards.