The CW has found its new Batwoman: JaviciaLeslie will take over the title role in TheCW series' second season, following the departure of star RubyRose at the end of season one
Javicia Leslie will take over the title role in The CW series' second season, following the departure of star Ruby Rose at the end of season one. She'll play a character named Ryan Wilder, becoming the first Black actress to play Batwoman in a live-action TV or film production.
"I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community," said Leslie.following the show's first season. "I have made the very difficult decision to not return toin announcing her departure.
The show's producers, including showrunner Caroline Dries and executive producer Greg Berlanti, opted to create a new character rather than hire someone to replace Rose as Kate Kane. Dries also said — in response to an online report that Kate would be killed in the show — that she wouldn't do that: "I love Kate Kane — she's the reason I wanted to do the show. We'll never erase her,""In fact, her disappearance will be one of the mysteries of season two.
Rose praised Leslie's casting on Instagram, writing, "This is amazing!! I'm so glad Batwoman will be played by an amazing Black woman."
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