Marissa Bode had a massive big break. The actress made her feature film debut in John M. Chu's Wicked duology, where she became the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose (a character written as a wheelchair user herself). It's an important and historic first, and Bode is meeting the moment as a stand out in the films as well as an advocate for disability representation and the LGBTQIA+ community off-screen. The first installment of "Wicked" grossed over $756 million worldwide, and "Wicked: For Good," had a $223 million opening weekend at the box office globally (up from "Wicked's" $164 million). Aside from the magical franchise, Bode also wrote, directed, and produced short film "You're Adorable," which was screened at the Wisconsin Film Festival. She appeared in NBC's Paralympics Primetime coverage and currently serves as a Saving Our Daughters Ambassador.
