Ruby Rose has opened up about her surprise departure from The CWs Batwoman in May. Talk to you soon Entertainment Weekly, the actor revealed that an on-set injury leading to back surgery, the challenges of leading a superhero show, and some time spent in quarantine all contributed to her exit.
‘It’s hard to be the leader of a superhero show,’ she told the publication. ‘Being lead in everything is difficult. But I think, in that particular instance, it was a lot more difficult because I was still recovering from my surgery. I had my surgery and 10 days later I went to work, which might not have been the best idea. Most people take about a month or three off before returning to work, so this has definitely been made more difficult. But to the extent that it is the lead of a show or a movie – regardless of action or emotional – in what ways it is taxing. “
In the interview, Rose stressed that she has pride and love for her tenure and colleagues on the show, adding that she would “absolutely” return to television after taking a break to “be completely healed.” She also said that quarantine, which began before the show could end the real finale, could make her think about what she wanted to achieve and “have a dialogue” with the producers “about many things.”
Rose picked up on the interview by repeating her congratulations for repeating Batwoman lead Javicia Leslie, whose casting was announced in July. Leslie’s character, Ryan Wilder, is described as “an out lesbian, athletic, raw, passionate, fallible, and not at all your stereotypical All-American hero,” who will investigate the disappearance of Kate Kane as part of the plot.
“I’m extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman I’m honored to be a part of this groundbreaking show that has been such a trailblazer. has for the LGBTQ + community, “Leslie said in a statement at the moment, as reported by Variation.
Batwoman is expected to return to The CW in January 2021.
