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Batwoman Star Ruby Rose Leaves CW Series; Lead Role to Be Recast

Batwoman fans are in for a shock bigger than anything The CW's Arrowverse has offered on screen in some time. Star Ruby Rose announced on Tuesday that she was leaving the series ahead of the second season, only days after it was announced that the series would be crossing over with the upcoming Superman & Lois during the first half of next year.

Rose confirmed the news in a statement, saying, "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." Rose praised the creative team behind the series for giving her the opportunity: "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."

While none of the parties in question would go into further details about the decision, sources close to the matter are saying that it not connected to the stunt injuries she sustained (and spoke out about) during filming on the freshman series. Berlanti Prods. and WBTV reaffirmed their commitment to both the series and to casting another LGBTQ actress in the lead role. "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."

Batwoman takes place three years after the mysterious disappearance of Batman, with Gotham a city in despair. Without the Caped Crusader, the Gotham City Police Department is overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane (Rose) becomes what her father loathes: a dark knight vigilante, soaring through the streets of Gotham as Batwoman. Joining Rose on the series is Dougray Scott, Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson, and Elizabeth Anweis. Executive Producers include Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schecter. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, the series is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

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