Ruby Rose leaves The CW's 'Batwoman' ahead of season 2 production
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 3:42PM 
Ruby Rose plays Bruce Wayne's cousin Kate Kane on Batwoman (Photo courtesy of The CW, Warner Bros. TV, Berlanti Productions)
The CW deals with a tough challenge as its lead star Ruby Rose leaves Batwoman ahead of the production of its second season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, production company Warner Bros. is looking to recast the role before the show's scheduled return in early 2021. The announcement of Rose's departure came two days after the show's season finale. Batwoman was geared to be The CW's anchor for its Sunday night programming.
The comic-based show made TV history as the first scripted live-action series to have a lesbian superhero lead. It was essential to the producer Greg Berlanti, showrunner Caroline Dries, and the production team that the part went to a member of the LGBTQ community. Rose, Warner Bros. TV, and Berlanti Productions didn't disclose her reason for leaving the show, but all parties had kind words to say about each other in released statements.