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Billy Porter shows off his impressive style in a shiny suit at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (September 12) at the Barclays Center in New York City.

Leslie Grace is opening up about landing the role of Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, for HBO Max’s upcoming movie.

Leslie Grace went from triple threat — actress, singer, dancer — to quadruple threat when she added «superhero» to her CV. After breaking out in, which happened to be the newcomer's first-ever acting role, Grace booked the role of Batgirl in her own standalone movie.While visiting the set of Grace's music video for her new song, «Bachatica,» ET's Deidre Behar welcomed Barbara Gordon herself into the DC universe.

Leslie Grace is the newest member of the DC Comics Extended Universe family and she just appeared at her first big event as part of the franchise!

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.

Margot Robbie's Clown princess alter ego five years ago, she was locked up at Belle Reve in, before being liberated (and fabulously emancipated) in 2020's. But Harley is in the clink once again in, which is… Loosely related but not loosely related, and connected but not connected, to those other two movies.

Zack Snyder‘s “Justice League” featured “Spider-Man” actor and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Jim Gordon, and we all assumed that would be the end of his run in the DCEU as the studio attempted to pivot with Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman” adding Jeffrey Wright (“No Time To Die,” “Westworld“) as the new Jim Gordon and likely will appear in the HBO Max series.

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.

brought together a diverse Latinx cast on the big screen.The Lin-Manuel Miranda-created musical features Latinx legends (Jimmy Smits and Daphne Rubin-Vega), Hollywood staples (Dascha Polanco and Stephanie Beatriz) and newcomers (Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera). However, there was one actor that stole the spotlight: Leslie Grace.The 26-year-old singer made her feature film acting debut as Nina Rosario in the Jon M.

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.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaGotham City is getting a new protector.“In the Heights” star Leslie Grace and “Five Feet Apart” actress Haley Lu Richardson are emerging as top contenders to take the role of Barbara Gordon in “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max superhero film.Testing for the role has already started.

One of the biggest films that are currently in development from DC Films and Warner Bros. is the feature, “Batgirl.” Originally, the film was expected to debut in theaters with Joss Whedon writing and directing.

EXCLUSIVE: Even though audiences won’t see Robert Pattinson in The Batman for another eight months, Warner Bros. and DC Films are putting the wheels in motion on its next big superhero.

Leslie Grace has a million reasons to smile! The New York-born Dominican singer and actress took a trip to Times Square to enjoy the In the Heights billboard, where she appears alongside cast members Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, and Corey Hawkins. The three-time Latin Grammy Award nominee shared the heartwarming moment with her parents, who were visibly moved and excited to see their daughter starring as Nina Rosario, the critically acclaimed film musical.

new movie releases and today we’re taking a look at what fans online thought of these films.Keep reading to find out what viewers loved most about the newest movies out now!In the Heights is the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical of the same name. The movie stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, and Olga Merediz.

. The movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical centers on characters living in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City and stars include Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, and Melissa Barrera.

“I started writing ‘In the Heights’ because I didn’t feel seen,” Miranda wrote in a statement posted on Twitter.

Cast members from the In the Heights movie are opening up about their hopes for a sequel!

Leslie Grace is opening up about her audition process for In The Heights.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Lorde officially returned from her musical hiatus with her first new song in three years, kicking off the era with the item's titular track, a boppy summer jam. Migos reteamed to give us a third serving of, with features from Cardi B, Drake, Future and more.

Oprah Winfrey held her first-ever virtual Block Party on Thursday, June 10, welcoming the cast of new movie musical “In the Heights”, adapting Miranda’s pre-“Hamilton” Broadway hit for the big screen.

NEW YORK -- Like her Nina character in “In The Heights,” Leslie Grace says she's struggled to fit in as an Afro-Latino woman and artist.“All the time,” the 26-year-old singer said in an interview with The Associated Press. "In so many parts of my life I’ve felt that — not being Latina enough, not being American enough, being first-generation the same way that Nina is.

is one of the highly anticipated films of the years, and the cast has a sueñito they share.There's much buzz around the Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes-created musical dropping on June 10, and its stars  — Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Jimmy Smits, Stephanie Beatriz and director Jon M.

The complete soundtrack for the new summer musical In The Heights is here!

Lin-Manuel Miranda gets his dance on with wife Vanessa Nadal during the In The Heights Opening Night After Party on Wednesday night (June 9) in New York City.

Melissa Barrera stuns in a gorgeous green gown at the premiere of In The Heights during the 2021 Tribeca Festival held at United Palace Theater on Wednesday night (June 9) in New York City.

Anthony Ramos and Leslie Grace looked so stylish at the premiere of their movie, In The Heights, tonight!

By It took thirteen years, three production companies, and a global pandemic for ’s Tony award-winning musical In the Heights to get its grand theatrical debut. But the wait was worth it: The much-anticipated , now in theaters, brings Latinx joy to the big screen in a way rarely seen before.

Stephanie Beatriz is pregnant with her first child and she just debuted her baby bump on the red carpet!

Leslie Grace's star is shining bright! The 26-year-old is already an international singer, but come June 11, audiences will know her as the breakout star in Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jon M. Chu's musical, «This is my first anything on screen as an actress, which is an anomaly of firsts,» Grace tells ET's Nischelle Turner in an intimate sit-down.