BATWOMAN Discussion Thread.. Javicia Leslie is new Batwoman (Update: Luke Fox is BatWing 6/8/2021) Bring on MORE Assorted White TEARS!!
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she reminds me of the playboy chick from back in the day ...
Man @slam man oh man... I completely forgot about my love for Daphnee.... Jesus.. you talk about a subject that needs a where are they now thread... Jesus.
Holy shit they did it...
Batwoman is fucking BLACK!!!
White Folk are tripping and I'm for it..
Batwoman is fucking BLACK!!!
White Folk are tripping and I'm for it..
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I'm all for the White Tears on this one... ALL FUCKING FOR IT!!
I'm going to need every fucking Drop..
They still have to change the fucking name...
Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role
By Michael Ausiello / July 8 2020, 3:30 PM PDT
Call it divine intervention: God Friended Me actress Javicia Leslie will star as The CW’s new Batwoman following the shocking departure of Ruby Rose.
In a statement, Leslie — who will make her debut in the show’s Season 2 premiere, slated to air in January 2021 — said, “I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show, which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community.”
As previously reported, Leslie will play a new version of the titular superhero as opposed to taking over Rose’s Katy Kane. Her character, Ryan Wilder, “is about to become Batwoman,” reads the official description. “She’s likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed. She’s also nothing like Kate Kane, the woman who wore the Batsuit before her. With no one in her life to keep her on track, Ryan spent years as a drug-runner, dodging the GCPD and masking her pain with bad habits. Today Ryan lives in her van with her plant. A girl who would steal milk for an alley cat and could also kill you with her bare hands, Ryan is the most dangerous type of fighter: highly skilled and wildly undisciplined. An out lesbian. Athletic. Raw. Passionate. Fallible. And very much not your stereotypical All-American hero.”
In explaining the controversial decision to eschew a traditional recast and instead create “a whole new character” to slip into the cape and cowl for Season 2, showrunner Caroline Dries previously said, “To be honest with you, I did consider the ‘soap opera version’ [of recasting] for a hot minute, because selfishly we already had a couple episodes written, and transition-wise it would be seamless. But upon further reflection — and I think [Arrowverse EP] Greg [Berlanti] helped me make this call — he’s like, ‘I think we should just reboot Batwoman as a different character.'”
In addition to paying “respect to everything that Ruby [Rose] put into the Kate Kane character” during Season 1, Dries added, “it also helps the audience, because we’re not asking them to address ‘the elephant in the room'” by accepting a new face as the same person.
Rose’s Batwoman departure was announced in May. “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” she said in a statement. “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.”
In a subsequent social media post, Rose addressed our report that she underestimated and thus eventually balked at the long hours required to star in a weekly TV series that shoots in Vancouver, leading to a mutual “breakup” with the show. “Don’t believe everything you read by anon sources online,” she wrote. “I lived in Vancouver for a year working on the mountains when I was 18 because I love that city! I’ve also worked in other places in Canada… perfect beautiful country.”
Warner Bros. and The CW previously confirmed that, much like Rose’s Katy Kane, the new character would be an out lesbian played by another LGBTQ actress. “The studio and network are firmly committed to Batwoman’s second season and long-term future,” the said in a statement, “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.”
In addition to being a series regular on CBS’ recently cancelled (and also Berlanti-produced) God Friended Me, German-born Leslie’s other TV credits include the BET drama Family Business and CBS’ MacGyver.
tvline.com
Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role
By Michael Ausiello / July 8 2020, 3:30 PM PDT
Call it divine intervention: God Friended Me actress Javicia Leslie will star as The CW’s new Batwoman following the shocking departure of Ruby Rose.
In a statement, Leslie — who will make her debut in the show’s Season 2 premiere, slated to air in January 2021 — said, “I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show, which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community.”
As previously reported, Leslie will play a new version of the titular superhero as opposed to taking over Rose’s Katy Kane. Her character, Ryan Wilder, “is about to become Batwoman,” reads the official description. “She’s likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed. She’s also nothing like Kate Kane, the woman who wore the Batsuit before her. With no one in her life to keep her on track, Ryan spent years as a drug-runner, dodging the GCPD and masking her pain with bad habits. Today Ryan lives in her van with her plant. A girl who would steal milk for an alley cat and could also kill you with her bare hands, Ryan is the most dangerous type of fighter: highly skilled and wildly undisciplined. An out lesbian. Athletic. Raw. Passionate. Fallible. And very much not your stereotypical All-American hero.”
In explaining the controversial decision to eschew a traditional recast and instead create “a whole new character” to slip into the cape and cowl for Season 2, showrunner Caroline Dries previously said, “To be honest with you, I did consider the ‘soap opera version’ [of recasting] for a hot minute, because selfishly we already had a couple episodes written, and transition-wise it would be seamless. But upon further reflection — and I think [Arrowverse EP] Greg [Berlanti] helped me make this call — he’s like, ‘I think we should just reboot Batwoman as a different character.'”
In addition to paying “respect to everything that Ruby [Rose] put into the Kate Kane character” during Season 1, Dries added, “it also helps the audience, because we’re not asking them to address ‘the elephant in the room'” by accepting a new face as the same person.
Rose’s Batwoman departure was announced in May. “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” she said in a statement. “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.”
In a subsequent social media post, Rose addressed our report that she underestimated and thus eventually balked at the long hours required to star in a weekly TV series that shoots in Vancouver, leading to a mutual “breakup” with the show. “Don’t believe everything you read by anon sources online,” she wrote. “I lived in Vancouver for a year working on the mountains when I was 18 because I love that city! I’ve also worked in other places in Canada… perfect beautiful country.”
Warner Bros. and The CW previously confirmed that, much like Rose’s Katy Kane, the new character would be an out lesbian played by another LGBTQ actress. “The studio and network are firmly committed to Batwoman’s second season and long-term future,” the said in a statement, “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.”
In addition to being a series regular on CBS’ recently cancelled (and also Berlanti-produced) God Friended Me, German-born Leslie’s other TV credits include the BET drama Family Business and CBS’ MacGyver.
Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role
'God Friended Me' co-star Javicia Leslie is the new star of 'Batwoman,' succeeding Ruby Rose
tvline.com
So, this is where is get really dope. Not only will this sister be the first black batman or woman on TV, DC will surely print a new series of comics with her likeness. Nice! Another dope first edition to go onto the wall.
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GAwd damn........
Is it too late to adjust my vote on the finest chick on the CW Roster
Is it too late to adjust my vote on the finest chick on the CW Roster
Yeap... I was bitching at first... but I'm all behind this move.....
@playahaitian ... would she officially become the first Black woman to be the lead in Any Superhero Show. I'm trying to think all the way back on this, but I can't remember one that actually was the lead and not a sidekick or love interest.
Also Batwoman is going to fucking have THREE BLACK LEADS for a Superhero show.
I would love to count Black Lightning in this conversation.. but sadly it's so far removed from the Arrowverse and the writing is so gawd awful that I can barely count it.
GAwd damn........
Is it too late to adjust my vote on the finest chick on the CW Roster
she is DELICIOUS
Imma have to get a rainbow bat symbol button, she is wondrous.
those LIPS!!!
Oh shit.. and she went to an HBCU... ok I'm all in now... Bring on Batwoman Season 2.. I'm about to support the fuck out of this girl
Dude listen to the voice and that smile...
Oh yeah.. I'm all in now...
3 extra pages...
OK off top?
YES she is the first
DEFINITELY first on CW
first gay woman of color superhero lead
hold on let me REALLY think
we saying SUPERHERO or Science Fiction show?
Superhero definitely..
I know Halle Berry starred on that CBS science fiction show..
but I definitely think she is first black female lead on a show.
Like the girls on Black Lightning are more like Co-stars they aren't the Main Lead of the show.
That's a superior upgrade
Yeah you got me... I forgot about Watchman.
that is a debate I will HAPPILY engage hopefully for seasons to come
cause that FIRST love scene between them?
Me and @fonzerrillii gonna have a live stream party on bgol like none other.
Jesus this is what Niggas are going to be looking at on Sundays
CW fucking Winning
ok the girl from god friended me
they got me curious-i'll check out the first few episodes at least
they got me curious-i'll check out the first few episodes at least
Jesus this is what Niggas are going to be looking at on Sundays
CW fucking Winning
good LAWD that's a line up!!!!!
Jesus this is what Niggas are going to be looking at on Sundays
CW fucking Winning
they BETTER let Lucas get with this thick Asian on that show...
AND be Batwing
@fonzerrillii
did anyone on the board PREDICT correctly that they would choose a Black woman as a replacement?
did anyone on the board PREDICT correctly that they would choose a Black woman as a replacement?
So ummm...
there is officially now NO REASON NOT to have a crossover with black Lightning.
there is officially now NO REASON NOT to have a crossover with black Lightning.
Jesus I’m all in
Dc knows what they aren’t doing... I need season 2 to drop immediately.
umm
why isn't she in line to be Wonder WOman or in black Panther 2?
In fact why in the hell didnt they HIRE HER IN THE FIRST DAMN PLACE?!?!?!?!?
Especially since BL and his crew now in Gotham...