Javicia Leslie Will Star In New “Batwoman” TV Series
It’s a first!
Javicia is the first Black woman to star in a superhero TV series. Javicia replaces Australian Actress Ruby Rose.
“I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community,” Leslie said in a statement.