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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn today’s podcast roundup, “Batman Unburied” flies to the top of Spotify’s charts; HBO Max’s “The Staircase” gets a companion podcast; Slate’s “Slow Burn” Season 7 will unpack the history of Roe v. Wade; Audible set to release “Beast Master” investigative narrative podcast about “Ohio’s bear king”; and more.DC’s “Batman Unburied” superhero series soared to the top of the Spotify podcast charts in markets around the globe this week after its premiere — unseating “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the controversial show that is the streamer’s regular chart-topper. The thriller from David S. Goyer delves into the dark recesses of Bruce Wayne’s psyche with an all-new storyline.The first two episodes of the 10-ep “Batman Unburied” bowed May 3.

Leslie Grace is getting real about wearing a superhero suit for Batgirl.

Grace told E! News in an interview. “So it was such a beautiful opportunity to be granted and a big responsibility as well.”Grace, who is Dominican-American, is now the third Latina to be cast in a DC superhero project, following Sasha Calle’s role as Supergirl in “The Flash” and Rachel Zegler joining the cast of “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.”Offering up some insight into what fans can expect about her version of Barbara Gordon, Grace said, “I will say one of my favorite things about our script and the heart of our movie is that you get to see Babs and this alter-ego that she summons up, Batgirl, vacillate between the nuances of life and good and bad and black and white, and that there so much in between.

While the future of other Bat-Family members like Robin and Nightwing on the big screen is up in the air, the DCEU will see Leslie Grace play Barbara Gordon in “Batgirl,” starring alongside J.K. Simmons‘ Commissioner Jim Gordon from “Justice League” and Michael Keaton‘s incarnation of Bruce Wayne.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorLeslie Grace is home in the U.S. after spending months overseas shooting “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max film adaptation of the iconic crime fighter. She takes on the role of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the film, co-directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with a cast that includes J.K.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPodcast series “Batman Unburied,” a thriller delving into the dark recesses of Bruce Wayne’s psyche and featuring classic Batman villains, is set to launch on Spotify worldwide this spring.The drama series will premiere May 3 exclusively on Spotify. It’s the first project under the audio platform’s multiyear deal with Warner Bros.

Hollywood star Leslie Grace had a go at the Glaswegian accent as Batgirl filming officially wraps in Glasgow.

Preview in new tab“The Batman” cometh! As one of the most anticipated films to release in 2022, the DC Comics movie will be soaring into theaters on Friday, March 4. With decades of previous adaptations in film and television, many actors have donned the cape and cowl — most recently portrayed by Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton and Christian Bale.

Hollywood actor J.K Simmons has been spotted walking past popular West End restaurant La Laterna as he's in the city filming Batgirl.

J.K. Simmons is hard at work on his new movie!

Batgirl movie.Aquino will portray the first ever transgender character in a live-action DC Comics film, Alysia Yeoh, the best friend of Batgirl.Yeoh is a groundbreaking character, having been the first major trans character in a comic book at the time of her debut in 2011, Daily Beast reports.Leslie Grace, who will star as Barbara Gordon — aka Batgirl — in the film, previously teased Aquino’s casting on her Instagram story earlier this month.Sharing a photo of the characters crossing a street and holding hands, Grace wrote: “Barbara and Alysia

“Batgirl” is breaking new ground for the comic book movie.

DC film has been cast.Ivory Aquino, known for her TV roles in Tales Of The City and When We Rise, has been cast as Alysia Yeoh in HBO Max‘s forthcoming feature film Batgirl. Yeoh is the best friend of the titular superhero, aka Barbara Gordon, portrayed by Leslie Grace.Both Aquino and Yeoh are transgender, which marks the first time that a live action film adaptation of a DC Comics title will feature an openly trans character.

Aquino will play Alysia Yeoh, a trans woman and roommate of Barbara Gordon who was introduced in the “Batgirl” comics by writer Gail Simone and artist Ardian Syaf in 2011. Leslie Grace, who will play Batgirl in the film, leaked Aquino’s casting via a set photo on Instagram with the actress tagged in the picture, which was titled “Barbara and Alysia.” Born in the Philippines, Aquino first rose to prominence in 2017 with her performance as transgender activist Cecelia Chung in the ABC miniseries “When We Rise.” Though she is the first trans actress to play an openly trans role in a DC feature film, a trans character was previously introduced in the fourth season of the DC TV series “Supergirl” with Nia Nal, a superhero played by trans activist and actress Nicole Maines.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterBarbara Gordon has officially found her roommate.Ivory Aquino (“Tales of the City,” “When We Rise”) has been cast in the HBO Max feature film “Batgirl” as Alysia Yeoh, the best friend of the titular superhero, a.k.a.

Leslie Grace and Jacob Scipio are hard at work filming the new HBO Max movie Batgirl and we have all the photos of them on set!

Leslie Grace is currently filming the upcoming HBO Max movie Batgirl and we have more photos from set!

Leslie Grace has given fans a first look at “Batgirl,” the upcoming superhero film coming to HBO Max. Leslie stars as Barbara Gordon, the titular heroine.Latina ‘Batgirl’ Leslie Grace is already filming for the upcoming superhero movie‘Batgirl’: Brendan Fraser plays role of supervillain in Leslie Grace’s new filmA post shared by Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace)The post features a photo of Leslie wearing the Batgirl suit, an exciting moment for fans of the character, who’ve long been waiting for the film.“I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness.

Leslie Grace has given fans a first look at her costume for the upcoming Batgirl film, expected to bow on HBO Max at some point this year.

Batgirl stopped traffic quite literally as the Hollywood blockbuster brought Gotham to High Street in Glasgow.

Micheal Keaton his set to reprise his role as Batman – aka Bruce Wayne – for a second film in DC’s Extended Universe: Batgirl.Per a report from The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday (December 22), Keaton will once again portray his version of the caped crusader, which began in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman and again in 1992’s Batman Returns.The upcoming Batgirl film, which will premiere exclusively on HBO Max, will follow fan favourite character Barbara Gordon as she navigates become a superhero.

Michael Keaton is returning to the streets of Gotham City as Batman!The 70-year-old actor — who famously starred as the caped crusader in 1989's and 1992's — will be reprising the role in Warner Bros.' upcoming DC film, according to multiple reports.Keaton is set to play Bruce Wayne, the alter ego of Batman, alongside star Leslie Grace — who plays Batgirl, a.k.a.

Michael Keaton has signed on to reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming superhero pic Batgirl, Deadline has confirmed. He’ll star in the latest feature from Warner Bros. and DC alongside Leslie Grace, J.K. Simmons and Brendan Fraser.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterMichael Keaton is dusting off his cape and cowl for “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max superhero film.The actor is expected to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman, the character he originated in Tim Burton’s 1989 film.

Michael Keaton is stepping back into the role of Batman!

Ben Affleck is rumoured to be reprising his role as Batman for the upcoming Batgirl movie shot in Glasgow.

Co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah shared another sneak peak of Batgirl as the cast and crew celebrated Brendan Fraser's birthday on set in Glasgow.

DC Comics' production of Batgirl will begin filming in Glasgow in January 2022, J.K Simmons has confirmed.

Barbara Gordon flies again! After some difficulties getting off the ground, a Batgirl movie is officially in the works — and it’s coming sooner than comic book fans can believe.

Batgirl.The actor is officially joining the cast of Warner Bros’ and DC Films’ forthcoming movie, alongside In The Heights star Leslie Grace.According to Deadline, Fraser is in line to play supervillain Firefly – a criminal who uses lighting effects to commit robberies. The actor’s representatives are yet to confirm the deal.Grace is confirmed to play Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, who is the daughter of Commissioner Gordon.

Brendan Fraser is getting the love he deserves.

Fraser joins a cast led by “In the Heights” star Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, a.k.a Batgirl, along with “Bad Boys for Life” star Jacob Scipio in an undisclosed role. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are directing from a script by “Birds of Prey” screenwriter Christina Hodson.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBrendan Fraser has been cast in DC’s upcoming “Batgirl” movie. He will play the villainous Firefly, a sociopath with a passion for pyrotechnics, opposite star Leslie Grace.Specific plot details for “Batgirl” have been kept under wraps, though it centers on Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon.

EXCLUSIVE: Brendan Fraser is set to join Leslie Grace in Warner Bros and DC Films’ Batgirl. Though not confirmed sources believe Fraser would play the supervillain Firefly in the pic. Jacob Scipio also recently joined the cast with Grace on board to play Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl. Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are helming.

EXCLUSIVE: Bad Boys For Life breakout Jacob Scipio is set to join Leslie Grace in Warner Bros. and DC Films Batgirl. J.K. Simmons is on also on board to reprise his role of Commissioner Gordon. Grace recently landed the role of Barbara Gordon with Scipio’s Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah helming.

Although the movie hasn’t begun production yet, DC gave a first-look at the concept art for their live-action Batgirl.