'I am extremely proud to be the first black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television'
has found its new lead actress for the TV show's second season on US network The CW.and will be the first black actress to play the DC Comics heroine in live-action, according toLeslie will play Ryan Wilder, a new 'likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed' character who will take over from Kate Kane, alias Batwoman. Kane was played by
, who shocked fans by quitting the show – the first superhero series to have a gay lead character – back in May.This means that Leslie will be the first black actress to play Batwoman in a live action TV show or film. "I am extremely proud to be the first black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a
, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community," Leslie said in a statement.
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