Batwoman to introduce new character following Ruby Rose exit

It seems the team of Batwoman has found a solution following the exit of its star Ruby Rose. Rather than recast the role of Kate Kane, the CW network has chosen to introduce an entirely new character to take on the heroine's mantle.

Washington: After the sudden exit of actor Ruby Rose as the protagonist from the Batwoman series ahead of season two, the CW network has decided not to recast for her role of Kate Kane in the superhero drama, instead create a new character.

According to sources, the next actor taking up the position in the American television series will be playing a new identity that essay Batwoman.

The reason of the Australian actor's exit from the show remains unclear.

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In 2019, Rose underwent emergency surgery after sustaining a serious injury that left her at the risk of being paralysed.

While in 2018, the actor had quit Twitter after receiving backlash over her casting as lesbian superhero Batwoman in the CW show.

The series features the character of Kate Kane, an outspoken woman trained in martial arts, whose passion for justice takes her to the streets to fight crime.

From ANI inputs.