Actor RubyRose has exited the lead role on TheCW's Batwoman after a single season
in January, along with 12 other scripted series on The CW, and was set to anchor the network's Sunday night starting in early 2021.made TV history as the first scripted live-action TV series to feature a lesbian superhero at the top of the callsheet. It was important to the production and openly gay producers Greg Berlanti and showrunner Caroline Dries that the part went to a member of the LGBTQ community.
Both Rose and producers Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions praised one another in statements announcing her departure.next season," said Rose. "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.
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.
Rose faced immediate backlash on social media after she was cast and would eventually quit Twitter, although she remains active on Instagram.was forced to end its season early due to the coronavirus pandemic. The drama finished 20 of a planned 22 episodes, with Sunday's installment serving as the season finale. Sources tellthat episode was Rose's last with the show, but it's unclear if a transition to a new lead would have been set up in the two episodes that weren't completed.
Rose starred in the series as Kate Kane, a cousin of Bruce Wayne's who takes on the mantle of Batwoman. The character debuted in December 2018 during The CW's annual crossover event for its DC Comics shows before getting her own series.veteran Dries created the show and executive produces with Berlanti, his producing partner Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns.
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