The protagonist of the Arrowverse batserie leaves the role after finishing her first season; Warner Bros. is already looking for its replacement for season 2.
Batwoman, the series based on the DC character from The CW's Arrowverse, is left without its leading actress after the recent closure of its first season. Thus, Ruby Rose, who has been in charge of playing Gotham's justice, has announced that she is leaving her role, thanking those responsible for the television adaptation of the opportunity. From Warner Bros., for their part, they have already confirmed that they are looking for a new actress for the second season of Batwoman.
Second season scheduled for January 2021
Apparently, and after the statements of those involved, Ruby Rose had made the decision to leave the production after the first season unilaterally, although she has not specified the reasons why she made that decision. Both the actress and Warner Bros. and the producer Berlanti Productions have made their respective statements with mutual thanks.
“I have made the very difficult decision not to return to Batwoman next season. It has not been a decision that I have taken lightly since I have a deep respect for the cast, the team and all those who participate in the series. (…) Thanks to Peter Roth and Mark Pedowitz and the Warner Bros. and The CW teams who put so much on the show and always believed in me. Thanks to everyone who made the first season a success, I am truly grateful, ”says Ruby Rose in her statement.
Rumors affirm that Rose would have left the role due to the poor reception by the fan community at the time of her election (she faced great pressure on social networks) and due to an injury to her back during the filming of the series and for which he had to undergo surgery.
For their part, “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 the second season and Batwoman's long-term future, and we, along with the series' talented creative team, look forward to sharing her new direction, including casting a new lead actress and member. from the LGBTQ community, in the coming months ”.
