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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Talks Creating “Accessibility In Oz” For Disabled Character


While discussing the character of Nessarose, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu opened up about creating an accessible set for actress Marissa Bode.

The Wicked director recently discussed creating “a fantastical world with a wheelchair user in mind” on the set of his feature adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book and the Tony-winning Broadway musical, which features a handicap-accessible Ozdust Ballroom. In the musical, Elphaba’s ( Cynthia Erivo) younger sister Nessarose Thropp (portrayed by Marissa Bode) is a paraplegic, who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the East, ruler of Munchkinland. Galinda ( Ariana Grande) ultimately enchants Nessarose’s silver shoes to give her the ability to walk.

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