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# New Batwoman Javicia Leslie Takes on Role "For All the Little Black Girls Dreaming to be a Superhero"
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/new-batwoman-javicia-leslie-takes-on-role-for-all-the-little-black-girls-dreaming-to-be-a-superhero-3/
- Published: 2020-07-10T05:55:55.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T04:05:08.000Z
- Author: Celebritykind
- Tags: Television, Batwoman, Javicia Leslie, #Migrated-1790726633553, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-30 00:04

There's a new Batwoman in Gotham City and her name is **Javicia Leslie.** 

The *God Friended Me* actress will play new character, Ryan Wilder, when the series returns for a second season in early 2021.

"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 honoured to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community," **Leslie** says in a statement.

And it seems she's taken on the role because she knows just how much representation matters.

Announcing the news on social media, **Javicia** writes "For all of the little black girls dreaming to be a superhero one day...it's possible!"

She also shared a sweet message from a fan who says his daughter looks like the actress and is excited to see the show. **Javicia** replied with the caption "This is for you."

*Batwoman* previously starred Aussie actress **Ruby Rose** as Kate Kane.