Marissa Bode SaysWickedCrew Asked 'Right Questions,' Built Accessible Set: 'Safe Space' to Be 'Vulnerable' (Exclusive)

Photo:Marleen Moise/WireImage Marleen Moise/WireImage Wicked’s cast and crewcreated an intentionally accessible environment forMarissa Bodeon set so that her only job was to be the best Nessarose she could be. The Hollywood newcomer responded to an open casting call and completed a series of auditions to become the first authentic wheelchair user to play the younger sister of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). Bode, 24, tells PEOPLE that directorJon M. Chuand his team did such a good job listening to and anticipating her needs that she can’t recall a single disability-related challenge she faced while filming.

Mark Consuelos Reacts to His PEOPLE’s Sexiest TV Show Host Victory After 'Pulling for' Jimmy Fallon: 'America Has Spoken' (Exclusive)

Live With Kelly and Mark/Youtube After beating outSeth Meyers,Mario Lopezand the highly competitive Fallon, 50, in what he jokingly dubbed “the most important election of our time,” Consuelos, 53, appeared quite pleased — despite “pulling for”The Tonight Showhost with his own votes. After Ripa, 54, read the results and showered the 2024 winner with swag — including a “Sexiest Host” trophy complete with a mirror — theLive with Kelly and Markaudience called for a speech, and Consuelos obliged.

Mark Duplass Suspects 'Crappy Male Bosses' Made Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon 'Nice and Humble' onThe Morning Show

Mark Duplassis revealing whatThe Morning ShowcostarsJennifer AnistonandReese Witherspoonare really like on set Duplass, 47, spoke to PEOPLE at the 2024 PEOPLE and Entertainment WeeklyEmmysred carpet, saying he has had all good experiences with the iconic actresses. Explaining that he enjoys working with them, he speculates that they prioritize a positive work environment because of their past experiences. “This is where I’m supposed to say, no matter what, how nice and humble they are,” he says.

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Mark Gray started his journalism career in 2001 and has regularly contributed to PEOPLE since 2007. He is the go-to Las Vegas reporter, covering everything from concerts to movie premieres to sports events and even true crime.In addition to PEOPLE, Mark’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, MSN.com, Wonderwall.com, Caesars Player, Vegas Player, M Life, Speed on the Water and more. He is currently working on his first book.

Mark Hamill and Colin Farrell Share a 'Gotham City' Moment Together: 'The Joker Meets the Penguin'

Colin Farrell and Mark Hamill.Photo:markhamill/Instagram markhamill/Instagram Two DC legends have come together — and fans are freaking out! On Tuesday, Feb. 4,Mark Hamillrevealed in anInstagram postthat he andThe PenguinactorColin Farrellhad shared a fun moment together as he posted a photo of the pair that appeared to have been taken backstage at an event. In the photo, the duo pointed at one another and smiled while dressed in black. “And to think that this guy was your nemesis in Arkham City,” a third wrote.