Kate Kane: Last News

When season two of The CW's Batwoman premieres in January 2021, Javicia Leslie will become the first Black actress to play the superhero in a live-action television series.And now, with her debut now less than four months away, fans are getting afirst official look atits new leading lady in costume.Leslie can be seen wearing the same outfit Ruby Rose's Kate Kane wore in the first season, but the new heroine promises that her Ryan Wilder character will put her own personal touch on the Batsuit.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVBatwoman was among the first broadcast series to start production when cameras started rolling on its second season Sept. 3 in Vancouver.

Javicia Leslie has suited up as Batwoman!

New “Batwoman” Javicia Leslie knew immediately she had to play Ryan Wilder, the new character who takes over the mantle from Ruby Rose‘s Kate Kane as Gotham’s protector in the show’s upcoming second season.

she had to play Ryan Wilder, the new character who takes over the mantle from 's Kate Kane as Gotham's protector in the show's upcoming second season.«When I read the character description, it was definitely me. I love the idea that it's goofy meets badass meets a person who doesn't like to be told what to do.

New “Batwoman” Javicia Leslie made her debut at DC FanDome on Saturday during the “BAWSE: Females of Color Within the DC Universe” panel celebrating actresses of colour and the superheroes they play.

Ruby Rose says her back injury contributed to her decision to quit 'Batwoman'. The 34-year-old actress stepped down from the role of Kate Kane and her titular alter ego in May after just one season of The CW show, and whilst it was originally explained that her heavy workload was to blame for her departure, she has now said her back injury - which she had surgery on last year - also made it "tough" to keep up the pace on the show.

Back in May, Batwoman star Ruby Rose announced her decision to leave the CW show after one season of portraying the acclaimed character of Kate Kane. "This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

God Friended Me, will take over from Ruby Rose, who quit the role back in May, for the show’s second season on The CW.“I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television,” Leslie said of the news, “and as a bisexual woman, I am honoured to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community.” For all of the little black girls dreaming to be a superhero one day… it’s possible!A post shared by Javicia Leslie (@javicia) on Jul 8, 2020 at 3:55pm PDTIt was previously revealed that the new Batwoman wouldn’t play Kate Kane, Ruby Rose’s character, and it’s now been confirmed that Leslie will take on the character of Ryan Wilder.As Variety report, Wilder is

Javicia Leslie has been cast to replace Ruby Rose as Batwoman, becoming the first black actress in TV history to play the role.The CW show starred Ruby, 34, as a woman called Kate Kane who is the cousin of Batman's alter ego Bruce Wayne and becomes Batwoman.Ruby left the show after one season and Javicia, 33, will step in to play the superhero's new alter ego Ryan Leslie according to a press release.

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.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Batwoman” has found its new series lead, with Javicia Leslie set to step into the cape and cowl for the show’s upcoming second season on The CW.“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 will portray a new character on the show named Ryan Wilder. She is described as likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed.

exited the series after one season in May.Leslie, who most recently starred in CBS' , is the first Black actress to play Batwoman in a live-action TV or film production. voiced Batwoman in a 2003 DC animated film, Leslie will play a new character, Ryan Wilder, who will step into Batwoman's shoes after Rose's Kate Kane disappears from Gotham.According to the character description, Ryan is likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed, and the complete opposite of Kate. With no one in her life to keep her on track, Ryan spent years as a drug runner, dodging the Gotham City Police Department and masking her pain with bad habits.

The CW has just announced who will replace Ruby Rose as the new Batwoman – Javicia Leslie!

Batwoman has officially found its new star! TV Guide has learned that God Friended Me's Javicia Leslie has been tapped to replace Ruby Rose, who departed the series after Season 1.

Ruby Rose won’t be back as TV’s groundbreaking Batwoman – the Australian star has quit the series after one season.

Ruby Rose is exiting her role on The CW’s Batwoman after just one season.

Kate Kane is still reeling.

Kate Kane is still reeling.

Batwoman executive producer Caroline Dries has assured fans of the show there will still be a lesbian dynamic following the exit of Ruby Rose – because that’s why she signed on to be part of the series.Rose made history when she was cast as the first openly-gay TV superhero in 2018, but after shooting one season of the drama the Australian actress stepped down, announcing her decision last month.

Kate Kane will not be killed off during Batwoman’s second series but her disappearance will become one of the show’s major mysteries, its showrunner has confirmed.