In a shocking move, Ruby Rose has departed the lead role on The CW’s Batwoman after just one season. The announcement comes just two days after the show’s season finale, and now leaves the series without a lead actress for the time being.
Producers of the show have already announced the role will be recast, however, a timeline for a new actress to take over the role has yet to be determined.
Rose provided a statement regarding her exit,
“I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,”
“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.”
Along with Rose, The CW, Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions said jointly,
“Warner Bros. Television, The CW and Berlanti Productions thank Ruby for her contributions to the success of our first season and wish her all the best. 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.”
Rose faced immediate backlash on social media after she was cast and would eventually quit Twitter, although she remains active on Instagram.
Upon its announcement, Batwoman made TV history as the first scripted live-action TV series to feature a lesbian superhero at the top of the call sheet.
