Wicked star confirms never-before-recorded solo will appear in For Good

Hold onto your broomsticks! The second instalment of Wicked is nearing ever closer, and Marissa Bode has confirmed that a never-before-recorded solo song is set to appear in Wicked: For Good.

The follow-up to Jon M Chu’s hit film Wicked, an adaptation of the first half of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, has already got fans excited despite its November release date. 

In a new interview with Marissa Bode, who plays Elphaba’s sister Nessarose in the film adaptation, the disability activist has shared that she has indeed taken on the character’s iconic solo in the upcoming movie. 

The queer actress told Variety in a recent interview that she has performed “Wicked Witch of the East” in the second instalment, a track which is yet to make it to an official Broadway cast album. 

“There have been a number of people who say they’re super excited for [the song] ‘Wicked Witch of the East.’ I really hope it delivers and people receive it well,” she told the outlet.

“If they don’t, that’s OK, too. But because so many incredible actresses on Broadway have performed that song so strongly, and also just a very strong song in general, there are definitely big shoes to fill.”

Although Bode expressed that she felt pressure during recording for the track, she said she had “the support [from director Chu and the team] when I needed it, and I’m very grateful for that”. 

“I’m really anxious and excited to see how the audience receives it,” she said.

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Marissa Bode has opened up about her solo as Nessarose in Wicked: For Good. In an interview with Variety, Bode shared her excitement for her character’s solo, ‘Wicked Witch of the East’, which was never featured on the official Broadway cast recording. “There have been a number of people who say they’re super excited for ‘Wicked Witch of the East.’ I really hope it delivers and people receive it well”, she told the publication. “If they don’t, that’s OK, too. But because so many incredible actresses on Broadway have performed that song so strongly, and also just a very strong song in general, there are definitely big shoes to fill.” Bode also praised the film’s director, John M. Chu, as well as the film’s creative team, for their support: “I had the support when I needed it, and I’m very grateful for that, and I’m really anxious and excited to see how the audience receives it.” Wicked: For Good releases in cinemas on November 21 2025. #wickedforgood #wickedmovie #marissabode #nessarose #wickedwitchoftheeast #lgbtqia

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A recent interview with Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande’s partner and fellow Wicked star, saw the actor also expressing excitement for Bode’s upcoming solo. 

“There’s something that never made it onto the original Broadway cast recording. And that’s a really special moment that I remember filming and just being like, ‘I cannot wait for people to see Marissa do this,’” he told PEOPLE Magazine. 

Although the first instalment of Wicked was lauded for its soundtrack, director Chu has confirmed that there are more “bangers” on the way, including the upcoming solo from Bode, as well as new tracks from Cynthia Erivo and Grande.

Wicked: For Good is set to be released in cinemas on 21 November 2025.

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