American actress, Javicia Leslie has been announced as the new lead actress CW series “Batwoman”. Ruby Rose, who portrayed Kate Kane as Batwoman in season 1 quitted in May. Javicia replaces her and makes history as the first Black woman to play the character on television.
Speaking on the latest development, Javicia said:
“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,”
The 33-year-old also congratulated by Rose, her predecessor. She will play Ryan Wilder, a new character described as “likable, messy, a little goofy, and untamed”in the television series.
However, she’s nothing like Kate Kane (previously portrayed by Ruby Rose), the woman who played Batwoman before her. Ryan spent years running drugs, dodging the GCPD, and becoming numb to her pain with problematic habits, with no family.
Season two is expected to premiere early next year.