Universal’s Film Adaptation of Wicked The Musical Is Looking For Actors Who Are Wheelchair Users

The company that is in charge of casting for the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical wicked has put out a casting call for actors who use a wheelchair. The announcement was posted on Wednesday and marks a huge step forward for actors who are disabled.

The virtual call from The Telsey Office specifies that the movie is looking to “cast authentically,” encouraging wheelchair users (ambulatory or non-ambulatory) of any ethnicity to submit themselves for the part of Nessarose.

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