Wicked | Meet Nessarose

Meet Nessarose. ❤️ #WickedMovie

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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.

[kaylaskreations]

The fact they actually chose a disabled actress Is so heartwarming ❤

[henry-taylors_version]

Our sweetiepie with cool shoes, who'll totally not have a fear of houses that fly from the sky in the future

[jergrant]

0:27 omg Cynthia's _"Stop! Let her go!"_ gave me chills

[harveyedgerton]

Love Cynthia’s line delivery during the moment she lifts Nessa. Gives us a taste of the Elphaba that Dorothy will eventually meet.

[sevensongs]

Oh gods, they're just going to rip our hearts out with her story aren't they?

[isaiahdesmond]

so excited to see how nessa is expanded as a character!! also so happy for marissa, as this is her first film role!! ❤

[_rat_]

I never really felt too connected to her in the stage version but I can already tell I’m gonna adore her in this movie adaptation

[christopherlopes]

I love that the disabled community let her do this. It’s very special for everyone to see that we can do anything!!! Especially for me as a actor with Down Syndrome. We deserve better, we deserve more!!! I can’t wait to see this movie on my birthday weekend!!!

[sheismymom]

"You don't have to be fixed, but you can be powerful" I'm really nervous because now I think in part 2 she isn't getting up.

[Iwouldrathernotbecontacted]

I’m so excited to see more of Nessas character in the first movie, and I hope they expand on her plot more in the 2nd half as well!

[jamiegdubois]

As an ambulatory wheelchair user, you have no idea how amazing it feels to see a character like Nessarose represented on screen and have her played by a disabled actor. Marisa Bode seems perfect for the role and I can’t wait to see more!

[yunyun-dr]

okay, I'm already in love with nessa

[JustJulietaC]

the way she say "that perfectly cute munchkin boy asked me out" makes me feel so happy for her 😊 0:36

[mfgaming]

This musical will be good I’ve been watching all the videos you posted

[lordredman]

It's going to be interesting to see how they handle the second act and what happens to her and boq

[broadwaymike]

So inspiring and I cannot wait to see Marissa's take on the role!!! Really excited of how different vs. how we all know from the stage version. Of course, she will make all the Nessarose's proud including the ones I've seen on the OG herself Michelle Federer along with Jenny Fellner, Catherine Charlebois, Kiersten Martin, and recently Natalie Ortega!! That character is so complicated. Also cannot wait to see Marissa in PART 2 and they better put her big Govenor's Mansion scene (WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST) on that Soundtrack. Sad it was never on the Broadway cast album with Michelle, Idina, and Christopher.

[JeremyMYG]

You don’t need to be fixed because you’re not broken. You are powerful just the way you are. ❤

[lunaponce]

I love that there doing Nessa justice 😊

[descalante]

0:26 The way she yells out "Stop!" really sounds like the scene where she first notices about her powers as a child.

[ydiefuentes]

This young lady gives me hope that anyone with a disability
Can truly make a difference in this world
I am going to be a wreck when I see both movies