'In the Heights' Star Leslie Grace Talks Humble Beginnings and Larger-Than-Life Hollywood Roles (Exclusive)

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cast Latina Sasha Calle to play Supergirl in “The Flash,” this will be the first stand-alone title to feature a Latino lead. Also of note, “In the Heights” breakout star Leslie Grace, who is Dominican American, has won the role in “Batgirl” and will star as crime fighter Barbara Gordon in the upcoming film set at HBO Max.According to the MPAA, in 2017, Hispanic/Latino audiences had the highest per-capita attendance at the movies, going to the movie an average of 4.5 times a year.

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The Whiplash Oscar winner is in negotiations to come back as Commissioner Gordon in Warner Bros. HBO Max DC movie Batgirl. 

Simmons previously played Gordon in the 2017 film “Justice League” and returned to the role for additional footage in Zack Snyder’s 2021 director’s cut of the film. Simmons would star alongside “In the Heights” alum Leslie Grace, who was recently cast in the lead role.

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DC‘s feature film Batgirl.Grace, known recently for her role in Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s In The Heights, beat a series of other young actors to the part.Earlier this week it was confirmed by Deadline that talent such as Isabella Merced, Zoey Deutch and Haley Lu Richardson were also in talks for the starring role.Grace took to social media to share her reaction to the news. “I am BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your Batgirl!” she tweeted.

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Leslie Grace is our new Batgirl! The star has landed the coveted role of Barbara Gordon in the upcoming standalone Warner Bros. and DC film, ET confirms. The movie marks Grace's second acting part, following her role as Nina Rosario in Jon M.

In the Heights‘ Leslie Grace has landed the coveted role of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the upcoming standalone film from DC and HBO Max!

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“In the Heights” star Leslie Grace has officially been cast as Barbara Gordon in “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max superhero film.In securing the title role, Grace beat out several formidable contenders including “Five Feet Apart” actress Haley Lu Richardson, “Dora and the Los City of Gold” star Isabela Merced and “Set It Up’s” Zoey Deutch.Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the filmmaking duo behind “Bad Boys for Life,” will be directing “Batgirl.” Christina

Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Following two-day old reports of a “Batgirl” short list with a list of potential contenders, Warner Bros.