Javicia Leslie of God Friended Me fame is set to replace Ruby Rose as Batwoman for the CW superhero show’s upcoming second season.
Earlier this year it was revealed that Ruby Rose would be leaving the role of Batwoman. The actress portrayed the character for the Elseworlds crossover before getting her own show which wrapped up its first season earlier this year. Fan’s were shocked when it was announced that Ruby Rose was leaving the role, reportedly over the long hours that filming the show involves. Now the show has found its new lead in God Friended Me actress, Javicia Leslie.
According to a report from Deadline, Javicia Leslie will replace Ruby Rose as Batwoman for the show’s upcoming second season. The actress, who has not played a previous character in the CW series, will be playing a new character named Ryan Wilder. In a statement, the actress said that she was extremely proud to portray the character and to be a part of such a groundbreaking series:
“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.”
What do you all make of Javicia Leslie as Batwoman? Will she be a good replacement for Ruby Rose? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Here’s the official synopsis for Batwoman season two:
Season two kicks off with a major game-changer that will alter Gotham and The Bat Team forever. As the dust settles, Batwoman has everything working against her – including the recently escaped rogues’ gallery of villains – and everyone will come to see her in a whole new light. Alice meets her match when she becomes entangled with a dangerous foe from her past who knows exactly how to prey on her vulnerabilities. As Luke (Camrus Johnson) and Mary (Nicole Kang) find their footing as sidekicks, a romance will shake up their dynamic. Meanwhile, Sophie (Megan Tandy) and Julia’s (guest star Christina Wolfe) budding relationship will face its first real test and make Sophie question everything she thought she knew to be true.
Batwoman season two is currently set to air in 2021 on The CW. Stay tuned to Heroic Hollywood for all the latest news on Batwoman and be sure to subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for more video content!
