Javicia Leslie has been cast as Batwoman for season 2 of the CW series after Ruby Rose’s exit as Kate Kane.Warner Bros.
Television, The CW and Berlanti Productions announced the news on Wednesday, July 8. Leslie, 33, will debut in the role when season 2 of Batwoman premieres in January 2021.
She will be the first Black actress to portray the superhero in a live-action television show 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,” Leslie said in a statement on Wednesday.She added via Instagram: “For all of the little black girls dreaming.
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