First look at Ruby Rose as The CW's Batwoman is pretty perfect
In August, we learned that Ruby Rose will be The CW's Batwoman. Now we have our first look at Kate Kane's costumed alter ego.
Let's skip the preamble. Take a look for yourself:
Rose, whose casting was announced in August, joins The CW's DC Comics universe in December as a bunch of other ongoing series -- Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl -- come together in a crossover event. The network is also planning a standalone Batwoman TV series for 2019.
The Kate Kane character is canonically lesbian in the comics, and her TV counterpart will be the same. Producers sought out an actor with the same sexuality as the character, and Rose -- an out Australian star whose credits include Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, John Wick: Chapter 2, and Pitch Perfect 3 -- turned out to be the perfect choice.
Backlash that sprung up after her casting was announced led to Rose deleting her Twitter account and turning off comments on her Instagram. But none of the bad stuff diminished her excitement after landing the role.
The CW's three-part crossover event -- which doesn't include the networks Legends of Tomorrow series -- kicks off on Dec. 9 with The Flash, then continues on the next two nights with Arrow and Supergirl, respectively. It's not clear exactly when Rose's Batwoman will surface, but hopefully it's early and often.
Topics The CW
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