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		</div><p>God Friended Me star Javicia Leslie will replace Ruby Rose as Batwoman, Warner Bros has announced.</p>
<p>The largely unknown German-born Leslie said she is “extremely proud” to be the first black actress to play the character and will make her debut in the show’s upcoming second season.</p>
<p>She was cast in the role after Australian star Rose announced in May she was making the “very difficult decision” to step down.</p>
<p>In a statement, Leslie said: “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 honoured to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community.”</p>
<p>Leslie is best known for starring in two seasons of TV comedy God Friended Me. In Batwoman, she will not take over as Kate Kane, Rose’s character.</p>
<p>Instead, she will portray a new character named Ryan Wilder, described as “likeable and messy”.</p>
<p>She will become the first black actress to play Batwoman in a live-action television or film production.</p>
<p>Rose congratulated Leslie on the role. She wrote on Instagram: “OMG!! This is amazing!! I am so glad Batwoman will be played by an amazing Black woman. I want to congratulate Javicia Leslie on taking over the bat cape.</p>
<p>“You are walking into an amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait to watch season 2 you are going to be amazing!” Following Rose’s departure, network The CW, Warner Bros Television and Berlanti Productions said they were “firmly committed” to Batwoman, confirming they would re-cast the role with another member of the LGBTQ community.</p>
<p>Announcing her decision to stand down from the role, Rose said: “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season.</p>
<p>“This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles.” Batwoman airs on E4 in Britain.</p>
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