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.