‘Wicked: For Good’ Casting Director Calls Marissa Bode “A Real Find” As Roundtable Dives Into Intricacies Of Casting – Contenders Los Angeles

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Casting Director Calls Marissa Bode “A Real Find” As Roundtable Dives Into Intricacies Of Casting – Contenders Los Angeles
During a roundtable discussion at Deadline's Contenders Film: Los Angeles, casting director Bernard Telsey discussed the challenges of casting for Jon M. Chu's upcoming film adaptation of 'Wicked: For Good.' He specifically highlighted Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose Thropp, calling her 'A Real Find.' Telsey, who has over 20 years of experience with the stage version of 'Wicked,' emphasized the intricacies involved in the casting process.
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