‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode journaled to get into Nessarose's character

Movie Industry Insights - "Wicked" shattered box office records and became a worldwide phenomenon [1] - The sequel continues the story of Glenda, Alphaba, and Nessa, navigating the consequences of their choices [2] - Marissa Bod plays Nessa Rose, who takes on a new role after her father is no longer there [3] - Marissa Bod won the Christopher Reeve Acting Award, recognizing people with disabilities in the field [16] Production Details - The filming of both movies happened simultaneously, requiring the actress to differentiate between the character's darker and jovial sides [4] - The audition process was entirely over Zoom [9] - John Chu, the director, saw a video posted on social media by Marissa, which led to a surprise "Welcome to Oz" message from Ariana and Cynthia [14][15] Cast and Crew - The cast is incredibly talented and kind behind the scenes [8] - Ariana sent Marissa a bouquet of flowers on her first day in Oz [8]