Who should replace Ruby Rose as Kate Kane in Batwoman?
A whole host of actors have already thrown their cowls into the ring – but which do you think should be Gotham’s new champion? Vote now!
It’s official – the hunt is on for a new Batwoman, series star Ruby Rose quit the CW superhero drama following just one season in the lead role, and the producers on the hunt for a new Kate Kane.
“The studio and network are firmly committed to Batwoman’s second season and long-term future, and we — along with the show’s talented creative team — look forward to sharing its new direction, including the casting of a new lead actress and member of the LGBTQ community, in the coming months,” they wrote in a statement, effectively throwing down the bat-gauntlet for anyone to take on the juicy role.
Immediately the likes of Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Jade Tailor (The Magicians) apparently put themselves forward for the role on social media, with fans noting their experience with action and/or martial arts stood them in good stead for the role.
Meanwhile, some fans suggested that Rose’s Orange is the New Black co-star Samira Wiley could be a good choice along with current Batwoman star Rachel Skarsten (who plays Rose’s onscreen sister currently).
Also in the mix? WWE star Sonya Deville (who could definitely handle the physical side of things) and Krypton star Wallis Day, who attracted so much support for the role from fans that she ended up making a statement on the matter, having previously described it as a “dream job”.
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Clearly, then, there are a lot of candidates to be the new Batwoman – but who’s your favourite? Which of these actors should don the cape and cowl and save Gotham from the forces of evil?
Vote now and have your say – and if you want a little more information about Batwoman candidates, take a look here.
And who knows? When the world opens up again, it could be one of these faces hidden beneath the bat-mask…
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