Multiple outlets confirm that Batwoman has tapped Regan to play Pamela Isley, aka Poison Ivy, for the series’ upcoming third season. She will star opposite lead Javicia Leslie.

Regan’s Poison Ivy is a former botany student of Gotham University described as a passionate, brilliant scientist with a mind for changing the world for the better. But everything changes when she was experimented on by a colleague, injected with various plant toxins which turned her into the infamous villain. With a formidable power coursing through her veins, Pamela used her powers to do what she thought was right, even if Batman and those closest to her disagreed with her dangerous methods. Now effectively wiped off the board for years, Batwoman and the Bat Team must prepare themselves for Poison Ivy to return with a vengeance.

Regan joins newcomers Nick Creegan and Victoria Caragena, who will appear as Marquis Jet and Renee Montoya, respectively as well as returning stars Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, and Camrus Johnson. 

Regan’s credits include Jane the Virgin, The Last Ship, Beauty and the Beast, and more.

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Unlike Rose, Day will not portray the actual Batwoman, because Ryan Wilder played by Javicia Leslie took over the cape from Kate Kane. She’s still excited to play this character and re-join the DC family after starring in SyFy’s Superman-themed series Krypton.

“It’s a huge responsibility stepping into the shoes of a character that’s already been established and it’s a journey I’m looking forward to being a part of and hoping you guys do too,” wrote Wallis Day on Instagram.

In addition to Krypton, Day’s filmography also includes the British soap opera Hollyoaks and drama series The Royals. She’s currently attached to the sci-fi thriller Infinite, also starring Mark Wahlberg, Dylan O’Brien, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, set to come out this fall.

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Earlier this year, Rose confirmed that she would not be returning to the show for season two. Months later, she has finally revealed the reason that she decided to leave the show. As it turns out, her exit was a result of pushing herself too hard after her surgery.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Rose said: “Being the lead of a superhero show is tough. Being the lead in anything is tough. 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 then 10 days later I went to work, which maybe wasn’t the best idea. Most people take about a month or three off before they return to work, so it was definitely made more difficult by that. But as far as being a lead of a show or a film — regardless if it’s action or if it’s emotional — in whichever ways it’s taxing.”

Rose also shared that starring on the show was a huge accomplishment and that she is “grateful” for everything they achieved.

Nonetheless, Rose made the decision to leave the show in order to take time to fully heal and recover from the intensity of filming during recovery. Although she says she will “return to TV soon,” for now, she is rightly looking after her mental and physical health.

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Leslie is set to play Ryan Wilder, described as “likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed.” The character is nothing like Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane. Ryan spent years as a drug runner, developing bad habits and running from the GCPD, and she doesn’t have any good influences in her life. Currently, she’s living in her van with her plant and she’s a highly skilled and undisciplined fighter. She’s not a stereotypical All-American hero and she’s an out lesbian.

“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 honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community,” Leslie said.

Rose was also delighted by Leslie’s casting, “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. You are walking into an amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait to watch season 2 you are going to be amazing!!” she wrote on Instagram.

Leslie starred in the television shows God Friended Me and The Family Business as well as the film Always a Bridesmaid.

Batwoman‘s set to return for the second season in January on the CW.

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The new lead is named Ryan Wilder and is younger than Kate Kane—she’s in her mid to late 20s. It’s still unclear if Ryan is a new character or a code name for an existing DC character, and Season 2 will show her journey to becoming Batwoman.

The official casting note said, “[Ryan is] likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed” and “nothing like Kate Kane, the woman who wore the batsuit before her.” Ryan is a former drug-runner, but now sober living in her van with her plant and she’s a skilled, but undisciplined fighter. Like Kane, she’s an out lesbian, and performers who identify as LGBTQ have been invited to read for the role.

The series premiered last fall and was the first superhero series in television history to feature an LGBTQ character as the main role. Last month Rose revealed that she was exiting the show.

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The series will go on, but they’ll be looking to cast a new lead. Rose was the first gay lead character, male or female, of a live-action superhero series. The show is committed to casting another LGBTQ actress in the role.

The reason for the actresses’ exit is unclear, “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” said Rose in a statement. “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.”

Back in September, Rose had emergency surgery for two herniated discs after sustaining injuries from a stunt she did while filming Season 1. A source told Variety that her decision to leave “had nothing to do with her health or injury.”

Batwoman was renewed by the CW for a second season in January.

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Batwoman and Nancy Drew have snagged full-season pickups just three weeks into their runs. 

Batwoman, which stars Ruby Rose as Kate Kane, averaged 1.5 million total viewers and nearly a 0.4 demo rating, which currently makes it The CW’s most-watched series. Nancy Drew delivered more modest numbers averaging 930,000 viewers and just over a 0.2 rating. 

The last shows to receive additional episodes’ orders was Charmed, which got a full-season 22-episode pickup last fall as well as All American and Legacies, which received three more episodes each. 

Batwoman airs Sundays at 8 pm and Nancy Drew airs Wednesdays at 9 pm. Both are available for free streaming the day after each has premiered.

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The Hollywood Repoter was first to confirm the casting of the MSNBC host in the upcoming TV show. Maddow is set to play Vesper Fairchild, who is a TV and radio figure who once had a romantic relationship with Bruce Wayne.

“We consider Vesper Fairchild to be the sardonic Voice of Gotham. In addition to Rachel’s interest in Batwoman, we thought she’d be the perfect casting choice because her own hard-hitting journalism wildly contrasts Vesper’s penchant for snark, gossip, and criticism of female superheroes,” said Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries.

“I know no one’s going to believe this is true, but it’s true,” Maddow wrote on Twitter. “I’m ‘Vesper Fairchild’ in the new Batwoman TV show that starts this Sunday night on The CW. (My character is soooo not me; turns out playing her is one of the most fun things I’ve ever done).”

Batwoman debuts Sunday, October 6.

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The standalone superhero series is slated to make its debut during the 2019-2020 season. 

Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, the series stars Orange Is the New Black’s Ruby Rose. Batwoman made its debut in this season’s Arrowverse crossover event titled Elseworlds.

Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence.

The cast also stars Dougray Scott as Kane’s dad, Jacob Kane, a former military colonel who commands Gotham’s private security firm and “has made it his mission to protect his city better than the Dark Knight ever could.” Rachel Skarsten stars as Alice, leader of the Wonderland Gang, Meagan Tandy as military academy graduate Sophie Moore, Camrus Johnson as Lucius Fox’s son, Luke and Nicole Kang as Kate’s step-sister, Mary Hamilton.

Check out the teaser below. 

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The Hollywood Reporter confirms that the CW is moving forward with a Batwoman stand-alone series.

The new of a pilot order was announced Thursday. Emmy-winning Game of Thrones director is on board to direct the pilot. Also tapped for the production are showrunner and writer Caroline Dries (The Vampire Diaries) and exec producer Greg Berlanti.

The pilot order has also made history as Rose’s Batwoman marks the first gay lead character of a live-action superhero series played by an openly gay Rose. 

Check out The CW’s official description: :Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence. But don’t call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham’s symbol of hope.”

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Multiple outlets confirm that Batwoman has tapped Regan to play Pamela Isley, aka Poison Ivy, for the series’ upcoming third season. She will star opposite lead Javicia Leslie.

Regan’s Poison Ivy is a former botany student of Gotham University described as a passionate, brilliant scientist with a mind for changing the world for the better. But everything changes when she was experimented on by a colleague, injected with various plant toxins which turned her into the infamous villain. With a formidable power coursing through her veins, Pamela used her powers to do what she thought was right, even if Batman and those closest to her disagreed with her dangerous methods. Now effectively wiped off the board for years, Batwoman and the Bat Team must prepare themselves for Poison Ivy to return with a vengeance.

Regan joins newcomers Nick Creegan and Victoria Caragena, who will appear as Marquis Jet and Renee Montoya, respectively as well as returning stars Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, and Camrus Johnson. 

Regan’s credits include Jane the Virgin, The Last Ship, Beauty and the Beast, and more.

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Unlike Rose, Day will not portray the actual Batwoman, because Ryan Wilder played by Javicia Leslie took over the cape from Kate Kane. She’s still excited to play this character and re-join the DC family after starring in SyFy’s Superman-themed series Krypton.

“It’s a huge responsibility stepping into the shoes of a character that’s already been established and it’s a journey I’m looking forward to being a part of and hoping you guys do too,” wrote Wallis Day on Instagram.

In addition to Krypton, Day’s filmography also includes the British soap opera Hollyoaks and drama series The Royals. She’s currently attached to the sci-fi thriller Infinite, also starring Mark Wahlberg, Dylan O’Brien, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, set to come out this fall.

The post Wallis Day Replaces Ruby Rose as Kate Kane in “Batwoman” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Earlier this year, Rose confirmed that she would not be returning to the show for season two. Months later, she has finally revealed the reason that she decided to leave the show. As it turns out, her exit was a result of pushing herself too hard after her surgery.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Rose said: “Being the lead of a superhero show is tough. Being the lead in anything is tough. 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 then 10 days later I went to work, which maybe wasn’t the best idea. Most people take about a month or three off before they return to work, so it was definitely made more difficult by that. But as far as being a lead of a show or a film — regardless if it’s action or if it’s emotional — in whichever ways it’s taxing.”

Rose also shared that starring on the show was a huge accomplishment and that she is “grateful” for everything they achieved.

Nonetheless, Rose made the decision to leave the show in order to take time to fully heal and recover from the intensity of filming during recovery. Although she says she will “return to TV soon,” for now, she is rightly looking after her mental and physical health.

The post Ruby Rose Reveals Why She Quit Her Role as Batwoman appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Leslie is set to play Ryan Wilder, described as “likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed.” The character is nothing like Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane. Ryan spent years as a drug runner, developing bad habits and running from the GCPD, and she doesn’t have any good influences in her life. Currently, she’s living in her van with her plant and she’s a highly skilled and undisciplined fighter. She’s not a stereotypical All-American hero and she’s an out lesbian.

“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 honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community,” Leslie said.

Rose was also delighted by Leslie’s casting, “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. You are walking into an amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait to watch season 2 you are going to be amazing!!” she wrote on Instagram.

Leslie starred in the television shows God Friended Me and The Family Business as well as the film Always a Bridesmaid.

Batwoman‘s set to return for the second season in January on the CW.

The post “Batwoman” Finds New Lead With Javicia Leslie appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The new lead is named Ryan Wilder and is younger than Kate Kane—she’s in her mid to late 20s. It’s still unclear if Ryan is a new character or a code name for an existing DC character, and Season 2 will show her journey to becoming Batwoman.

The official casting note said, “[Ryan is] likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed” and “nothing like Kate Kane, the woman who wore the batsuit before her.” Ryan is a former drug-runner, but now sober living in her van with her plant and she’s a skilled, but undisciplined fighter. Like Kane, she’s an out lesbian, and performers who identify as LGBTQ have been invited to read for the role.

The series premiered last fall and was the first superhero series in television history to feature an LGBTQ character as the main role. Last month Rose revealed that she was exiting the show.

The post “Batwoman” Will See a New Lead Following Ruby Rose’s Exit appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The series will go on, but they’ll be looking to cast a new lead. Rose was the first gay lead character, male or female, of a live-action superhero series. The show is committed to casting another LGBTQ actress in the role.

The reason for the actresses’ exit is unclear, “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” said Rose in a statement. “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.”

Back in September, Rose had emergency surgery for two herniated discs after sustaining injuries from a stunt she did while filming Season 1. A source told Variety that her decision to leave “had nothing to do with her health or injury.”

Batwoman was renewed by the CW for a second season in January.

The post Ruby Rose Exits CW’s “Batwoman” Ahead of Season 2 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Batwoman and Nancy Drew have snagged full-season pickups just three weeks into their runs. 

Batwoman, which stars Ruby Rose as Kate Kane, averaged 1.5 million total viewers and nearly a 0.4 demo rating, which currently makes it The CW’s most-watched series. Nancy Drew delivered more modest numbers averaging 930,000 viewers and just over a 0.2 rating. 

The last shows to receive additional episodes’ orders was Charmed, which got a full-season 22-episode pickup last fall as well as All American and Legacies, which received three more episodes each. 

Batwoman airs Sundays at 8 pm and Nancy Drew airs Wednesdays at 9 pm. Both are available for free streaming the day after each has premiered.

The post The CW Gives Full Season Pickups to “Batwoman” & “Nancy Drew” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The Hollywood Repoter was first to confirm the casting of the MSNBC host in the upcoming TV show. Maddow is set to play Vesper Fairchild, who is a TV and radio figure who once had a romantic relationship with Bruce Wayne.

“We consider Vesper Fairchild to be the sardonic Voice of Gotham. In addition to Rachel’s interest in Batwoman, we thought she’d be the perfect casting choice because her own hard-hitting journalism wildly contrasts Vesper’s penchant for snark, gossip, and criticism of female superheroes,” said Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries.

“I know no one’s going to believe this is true, but it’s true,” Maddow wrote on Twitter. “I’m ‘Vesper Fairchild’ in the new Batwoman TV show that starts this Sunday night on The CW. (My character is soooo not me; turns out playing her is one of the most fun things I’ve ever done).”

Batwoman debuts Sunday, October 6.

The post Rachel Maddow Cast in “Batwoman” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The standalone superhero series is slated to make its debut during the 2019-2020 season. 

Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, the series stars Orange Is the New Black’s Ruby Rose. Batwoman made its debut in this season’s Arrowverse crossover event titled Elseworlds.

Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence.

The cast also stars Dougray Scott as Kane’s dad, Jacob Kane, a former military colonel who commands Gotham’s private security firm and “has made it his mission to protect his city better than the Dark Knight ever could.” Rachel Skarsten stars as Alice, leader of the Wonderland Gang, Meagan Tandy as military academy graduate Sophie Moore, Camrus Johnson as Lucius Fox’s son, Luke and Nicole Kang as Kate’s step-sister, Mary Hamilton.

Check out the teaser below. 

The post “Batwoman:” First Teaser Trailer Dropped as The CW Places Series Order appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The Hollywood Reporter confirms that the CW is moving forward with a Batwoman stand-alone series.

The new of a pilot order was announced Thursday. Emmy-winning Game of Thrones director is on board to direct the pilot. Also tapped for the production are showrunner and writer Caroline Dries (The Vampire Diaries) and exec producer Greg Berlanti.

The pilot order has also made history as Rose’s Batwoman marks the first gay lead character of a live-action superhero series played by an openly gay Rose. 

Check out The CW’s official description: :Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence. But don’t call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham’s symbol of hope.”

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