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Batwoman is a black woman, Javicia Leslie cast as the CW lead
Javicia Leslie will play Batwoman, making her the first Black actress to play the DC Comics role
Leslie will portray Ryan Wilder, who in Season 2 of the superhero series will take over the Bat-mantle from Kate Kane.
“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,” Javicia Leslie said in a statement following the announcement.
Ruby Rose previously held the title of Batwoman on the series. However, back in May, just days after the first season finale aired, Rose announced that she had “made the very difficult decision to not return to ‘Batwoman’ next season.”
Leslie is widely known for her role in the now-canceled CBS series, “God Friended Me.”
Rose had also taken to social media to express her joy with the network’s decision to cast Leslie.
“OMG!! 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!!” Rose wrote.
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