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The article discusses how the film 'Wicked: For Good' has made some positive changes to disability representation, such as casting a disabled actress and altering the plot to avoid harmful stereotypes, but it still retains problematic elements like Nessa's villainous arc and stereotypical portrayal of disabled women. Overall, the film shows increased awareness but falls short of fully addressing disability issues.
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in 'Wicked,' criticized "gross" and "dangerous" jokes about her character's disability in a TikTok video, emphasizing the importance of respectful representation.
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' has condemned the negative and ableist comments about her character's disability. In a TikTok video, Bode, a wheelchair user herself, described these comments as "aggressive" and "very gross," emphasizing that while it's acceptable to dislike a fictional character, making jokes about disability is harmful and rooted in ignorance. She urged viewers to listen to those affected by such comments and highlighted the importance of understanding and empathy, themes central to 'Wicked.'
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in 'Wicked' and uses a wheelchair in real life, criticized jokes about her character's disability on TikTok. While she appreciates light-hearted jokes about fictional characters, she finds jokes targeting disability "deeply uncomfortable" and harmful. Bode emphasized the importance of kindness and understanding, urging people to avoid ableist comments and to practice empathy, aligning with the themes of 'Wicked.'