Wicked | Nessarose

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After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[HaleyRadiant]

Aww I’m so excited to meet our new Nessarose! She looks & sounds so sweet, it’s gonna break my heart seeing her in Part 2 😭💚

[GerardoTonella]

Soooo freaking cool that they actually cast a disabled actor as Nessa. She is gorgeous and perfect and I can’t wait to see her performance!

[TheDreamscribbler]

I grew up with an aunt in a wheelchair that used local cable and her own creativity to make sure people, especially children, saw her chair and had that representation. She was known as "The Love Wizard" and inspired kids to make the world a better place. When I first saw Marissa Bode have her doll, I teared up and immediately called my aunt. She was so excited! Might have to have an aunt/niece day at the movies to see Marissa Bode fly!

[jakemanzi]

THE CLOSER WE GET THE MORE HYPED IM GETTING AND THE MORE LIKELY THAT I AM GOING TO CRY!

[travis]

I hope she gets her arc. When done right the Wicked Witch of The East/We deserve each other part is so beautiful!!!!

[GraysonLapierre-nfvp]

Wicked is going to break me in the most beautiful way 🩷💚🫧🧹

[musicboy]

i have never EVER been more excited for a movie in my LIFE

[leonheartadamwright]

Nice little detail with the inside of the box that has the silver shoes being lined with ruby coloured fabric and sequins. Its a nice call back to the Ruby Slippers in the MGM movie.

[vicentehizon]

I've said this before, but I can't wait to see the smiles on so many wheelchair-using individuals when they see Marrisa be a pioneer for them.

[fernandabluntkrasinski]

Everyone deserves to chance to fly 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Can’t wait to see in Wicked part 2 Nessarose big moment like act 2 in Wicked stage version 😉

[DavidDSR]

Seeing the clip of Nessa happy with Boq in Dancing Through Life just ruined me!!!! 😭😭😭😭

I’m looking forward to “Save him, please just save him, my poor Boq, my sweet, my brave him….” One of my favorite parts of the show.

[lunaponce]

Can’t wait to watch this movie. You looks so beautiful Marissa bode and can’t wait to see you as neesarose 🌹
Can’t wait for this sister bond 🥰

[Jetrowdy]

I’m so excited to see her as Nessa! Also love the nod to the original Ruby slippers from the 1939 film in the box of the silver shoes ❤️✨

[pbscraze]

The fact that Nessarose dies in the second act is too much…..!!! COME ON, NOVEMBER COME

[battythings]

Lowkey Wicked Witch of the East is one of my favorite moments in the show, I got chills when I first saw it. I can’t wait to see that scene in the movie. I wish the song didn’t get cut from official cast recordings due to all the dialogue breaks and plot spoilers… please let it be on the movie soundtrack 🥲

[Air_fan]

OMG I’M SO EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE!💚🩷🫧🧹

[elliotblabla]

Given how Nessarose’s story (and her relationship with her sister) ends in the musical (likely won’t get shown until the second movie), my heart is breaking in advance…

[reigningrockets]

It’s amazing that they cast a disabled person but honestly nessarose isn’t really the yay representation positive role model type of character. IMO. She’s controlling and toxic and gets worse as the story goes on. I wonder how they will handle that. I hope they stay true to her character and not turn her into some sanitized version of her. I really want this to be good and accurate. Please be good!

[RachelAthena-nh]

I love how they cast an actual person in wheelchair instead of a able bodied actor
We need more inclusion like this

[lilacsmith]

I wonder how'll she'll walk in wicked with of the east