First images from the set show Javicia Leslie in the cape and cowl
The CW knows it cast an african american actress as the new Batwoman right? I don't understand why she has the same suit and same white woman wig here... in some of these photos, she almost looks like a tan Ruby Rose, which imo is a tad bit offensive. They could have easily gone with this sorta look for the cowl's wig
Or even some curls like this fan art
Can't just cast someone of color in this day and age to appear woke, which is something CW would definitely do, and then doll the actress of color up like she's a white actress. Not a fan at all.
CW, she's black. Embrace it. Ugh..
I don't think that mask works for her. If they're updating it, either the open mouth area should be larger (show her full cheekbones) or smaller.
It really bugs me that her nose-piece doesn't come down further. All the modern Batman cowls have.I think they will. Ruby went through 4 different variations very quickly.
It really bugs me that her nose-piece doesn't come down further. All the modern Batman cowls have.
Tiffany would have a personal connection to the group already.Tiffany is as much a nobody and OC as Ryan. Just because she made her debut in the comics first doesn't mean that she's automatically superior.
? I think Iris hasn't done much.We know that eventually both Kate & Ryan, and evening Bruce will have to form up and follow Batiris.
I just.. I find this look very jarring... is it a wig over the cowl? glued to the helmet? I admit I don't read the comics or know the character too well... but purely as an outsider looking in, it's just... I dunno, derivative..I think they will. Ruby went through 4 different variations very quickly.
In a fight if someone pulls her hair, won't her wig come off?
I said what I said in regards to my reaction to the new Batwoman reveal, Hollywood is known for "whitening" black actresses, especially on networks like the CW. Even Letitia Wright has spoken on these types of issues in Hollywood
And the fact like @Dark Raven is sarcastically joking about her having a clown wig is not funny at all. Look, Kate Kane/Batwoman has had a red wig as a part of her costume since she was introduced, it has been used to disguise Kate Kane even more so from her real identity, and the more recent comics and the Ruby Rose episodes play that up. As a network, CW chose to seek a black actress for this role, whether it was for clout or wokeness who knows. But they should embrace the fact that they have a black Batwoman by altering the suit towards a black woman's attributes, specifically Javicia's. What does that look like? Artwork from fans that are excited for a black Batwoman is online, it's out there. That's what they should go with.
It just looks like they wanted a black actress for appearance's sake, which wouldn't be all too surprising, unfortunately.
You're basing it all of her first appearance which has already been confirmed that she steals Kates costume.But them not changing out the wig in her first appearance as Batwoman doesnt make them look any thing imo. We've seen Ryan in action and they aren't pulling an Iris so that is already an improvement. They are allowing her to rock her curls.