Ruby Rose is leaving the CW's Batwoman TV series after one season

Ruby Rose exits Batwoman ahead of season 2: 'This was not a decision I made lightly'
By Chancellor Agard
May 19, 2020 at 06:41 PM EDT

Ruby Rose is hanging up the cowl way sooner than anyone expected.

EW has confirmed that the Australian actress is leaving Batwoman, which concluded its first season this past Sunday. In light of this decision, the CW superhero drama will recast the role ahead of its second season, which will hopefully premiere in 2021.

"I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season," Rose said in a statement obtained by EW. "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."

She continued: "I am beyond appreciative to Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created. Thank you Peter Roth and Mark Pedowitz and the teams at Warner Bros. and The CW who put so much into the show and always believed in me. Thank you to everyone who made season one a success — I am truly grateful."

Barry_Allen wrote:I have read the article, but have you understood why she left the role, after saying only very good things about the show, the cast, the producers and so on?

MajorHoy wrote:but it does seem to indicate it was her decision as opposed to her being let go.