'Batwoman' showrunner confirms Ruby Rose's role will not be recast

Batwoman executive producer Caroline Dries has assured fans of the show there will still be a lesbian dynamic following the exit of Ruby Rose – because that’s why she signed on to be part of the series.Rose made history when she was cast as the first openly-gay TV superhero in 2018, but after shooting one season of the drama the Australian actress stepped down, announcing her decision last month.

Kate Kane will not be killed off during Batwoman’s second series but her disappearance will become one of the show’s major mysteries, its showrunner has confirmed.

's abrupt departure from it was revealed that The CW superhero drama was planning to introduce a new character when season 2 kicks off in 2021 to take on the mantle of the eponymous heroine. With the decision not to recast Kate Kane, TV's first lesbian superhero Rose played for one season, there was concern by fans over the erasure of Kate — an iconic character in DC Comics lore — on the series.Now executive producer is addressing those worries in a new statement, acknowledging the rumors and

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Batwoman” showrunner Caroline Dries reassured fans on Wednesday that there are no plans to kill off the character of Kate Kane following the exit of series lead Ruby Rose.“As a lesbian who’s been working as a writer for the past fifteen years, I’m well aware of the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope and I have no interest in participating in it,” Dries tweeted.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVThe CW’s Batwoman will feature a new lead character, currently referred to as Ryan Wilder, who will succeed Kate Kane following the recent exit of star Ruby Rose.The news has triggered speculation how Kate Kane will be written off, including a rumor that she is being killed off, which has been getting traction online.Batwoman creator/executive producer/showrunner Caroline Dries today took to Twitter to dispel the rumor, affirm the show’s commitment to

It was revealed last week that Ruby Rose‘s character in the Batwoman CW show would not be recast, and instead, a new character would be introduced.

It was revealed this week that Ruby Rose’s character of Kate Kane in The CW series Batwoman will not be recast after her sudden departure at the end of Season 1. Instead, showrunner Caroline Dries has decided to erase Kate Kane from the storyline and introduce a new character to the series.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVThe CW’s Batwoman will have a new lead next season following the exit of star Ruby Rose.

A new character is set to lead the show

Batwoman bosses are hunting for a completely new character to replace Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane on the hit TV show.

It seems "Batwoman" has found a solution following the exit of its star. In May, it was announced that Ruby Rose, who had starred as Kate Kane, aka Batwoman, in the CW show's freshman season, would not return for round two.

Ruby Rose surprisingly left her lead role on The CW’s Batwoman earlier this year, which shocked many fans. At the time of the news, it wasn’t entirely clear why she left the set of the series, however, many speculated it was because she didn’t like filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, while others argued it was due to her accident the previous year.

Looks like Batwoman is going to be even more like Batman than anyone realized — because we’re going to get a new actor in this role every couple years, too!

Her response was almost as mysterious as the departure itself.

Apparently, it only took one season for Ruby Rose to figure out she’s not ready to become a full-time superhero in the CW Arrowverse, as the lead actress for the network’s most recent superhero launch, “Batwoman,” has hung up her cape and cowl for good. According to Deadline, Rose has informed CW and the crew behind the new hit series, “Batwoman,” that she doesn’t intend on returning for Season 2.

(CNN)Ruby Rose is done as Batwoman. The actress has decided to leave the CW series after one season, leaving the network and studio Warner Bros.

A week ago, Ruby Rose confirmed in a statement that she has called it quits with Batwoman after playing the lead role in the first season. The news of Ruby Rose's exit from the series ahead of its season 2 comes as shock for the fans and recently, the actress has opened up about her departure. Ruby Rose admits it isn't an easy decision for her but she needed to do it. Taking to her Instagram handle a day ago, Ruby got candid about her Batwoman journey.

Ruby Rose has officially hung up her cowl and cape.

Ruby Rose is OUT over at The CW‘s superhero drama Batwoman.