Ruby Rose has announced her decision to quit the CW’s Batwoman, for reasons which are as of yet unclear.
Warner Bros. and the CW remain committed to a second season, with a new actor playing Kate Kane/Batwoman.
The show made history as the first live-action superhero series to have a gay lead character.
Rose, 34, has made a statement concerning her ‘very difficult’ decision:
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.
I am beyond appreciative to Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created.
Thank you Peter Roth and Mark Pedowitz and the teams at Warner Bros. and The CW who put so much into the show and always believed in me. Thank you to everyone who made season one a success – I am truly grateful.
i really liked ruby rose as kate and im definitely sad & shocked to see her go but i wish her success on future projects, i’ll miss her a lot on batwoman though pic.twitter.com/AaW8H2LVoB
— ℓαу. (@softlcorp) May 19, 2020
In a joint statement, Warner Bros. TV, the CW and Berlanti Productions thanked Rose for contributing to the success of the first season:
The studio and network are firmly committed to Batwoman’s second season and long-term future, and we — along with the show’s talented creative team — look forward to sharing its new direction, including the casting of a new lead actress and member of the LGBTQ community, in the coming months.
Tylor @TylorHyde
Me: “2020 can’t get any worse.”
*It’s announced Ruby Rose will be replaced as #Batwoman next season*
Me to 2020:
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#RubyRose is #Batwoman the same way Grant is The Flash, Melissa is Supergirl, and Stephen is the Green Arrow. This role meant so much to her and even though she got a lot of hate, many fans loved her in the role. It’s very sad to see her go but I wish her the best!
Talk has now turned to who will wear the cowl next season, with Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz emerging as the fan favourite.
Beatriz herself appears to show an interest in the role, tweeting, ‘*reads everything about Batwoman’ before adding, ‘legit did dye my hair red last month’.
UrbanNoizeRmx @UrbanNoize2
Stephanie Beatriz my end up outshining everyone on the show if she becomes Kate Kane/Batwoman. I can see it
UrbanNoizeRmx @UrbanNoize2
Even though the Batwoman was made with Ruby Rose in mind, in my opinion Stephanie Beatriz wouldve been the better choice because basically embodies the character. & That isnt knocking Ruby either. #Batwoman
UrbanNoizeRmx @UrbanNoize2
Stephanie Beatriz as a Batwoman replacement for Ruby Rose sounds like a sweet deal.
Ruby Rose from ‘Orange is the New Black’ (2015) s03e09. Nice tits! Ruby Rose Langenheim is an Australian model, DJ, actress, television presenter, MTV VJ and recording artist.