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Javicia Leslie Becomes the New Batwoman of ‘Batwoman,’ Ruby Rose Reacts

“God Friended Me” co-star Javicia Leslie will be the new Batwoman for the show’s upcoming second season on The CW, succeeding Ruby Rose

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“Batwoman” has found its new series lead, “God Friended Me” co-star Javicia Leslie has been cast as the new Batwoman for the show’s upcoming second season on The CW, succeeding Ruby Rose who exited the role after the end of Season 1.

 

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,” Leslie said.

 

Leslie, confirmed to play a new character named Ryan Wilder, will make her debut in the iconic cape and cowl when Batwoman returns to the CW for its second season in January (expected).

 

Ryan Wilder is described as likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed. She’s also nothing like Kate Kane, the woman who wore the Batsuit before her. With no one in her life to keep her on track, Ryan spent years as a drug-runner, dodging the GCPD and masking her pain with bad habits. Today Ryan lives in her van with her plant. A girl who would steal milk for an alley cat and could also kill you with her bare hands, Ryan is the most dangerous type of fighter: highly skilled and wildly undisciplined. She is an out lesbian, athletic, raw, passionate, fallible, and very much not your stereotypical All-American hero.


Leslie takes over leading the series from Rose, who shocked fans when she announced her departure from the series in May.


Shortly after Javicia Leslie was unveiled as the new lead of the CW series Batwoman, Ruby Rose, took to Instagram to congratulate her replacement.

This is amazing!! I am so glad Batwoman will be played by an amazing Black woman. I want to congratulate Javicia Leslie on taking over the bat cape. You are walking into an amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait to watch season 2 you are going to be amazing!!” she wrote.

 

 

Prior to joining “Batwoman,” Leslie starred on the CBS series “God Friended Me,” which aired for two seasons. That show was also produced by Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions. She also starred in the BET series “The Family Business” and the film “Always a Bridesmaid.”

 

Batwoman is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Caroline Dries developed the series and served as executive producer for Season 1 with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Geoff Johns. Batwoman is based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.

 

 

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