BATWOMAN: Javicia Leslie On How Ryan Wilder Differs To Kate Kane; Reveals Whether She's Spoken To Ruby Rose

Ahead of Batwoman's upcoming season two premiere on The CW, new lead Javicia Leslie opens up on what we can expect from Ryan Wilder and whether she ever reached out to former Caped Crusader, Ruby Rose...

By JoshWilding - Jan 09, 2021 07:01 AM EST

Filed Under: Batwoman

Following the shock departure of Ruby Rose as Kate Kane, Batwoman season two will see Javicia Leslie take on the role of newly created character, Ryan Wilder. She also happens to be a lesbian, and takes over the mantle of Gotham City's Scarlet Knight after Kate's disappearance; if some recent plot details are any indication, though, the vigilante is going to have her hands full protecting her home.

Hush is impersonating Bruce Wayne, while the False Face Society continues their attempts to take over Gotham. A new villain, Safiyah, has also set her sights on the city for revenge.

During a recent interview with Variety to promote the season two premiere on January 17th, Leslie weighed in on what, if anything, she's done to differentiate Ryan from Kate. "The writers and the showrunner already did a great job at that, so I didn’t have to intentionally try to be different."

"The writing allowed this character to stand out on its own and, of course, we’re two different individuals so my natural energy coming into it is already going to be different," the actress continues. "I think my only job is to show up and have fun, and play in the storyline that’s already been created."

Asked if she spoke to Rose about playing the Caped Crusader, Leslie responded with a blunt: "No, I didn’t talk with her." The actress didn't elaborate on why, but clearly didn't feel the need to.

As for how Ryan's mission in Gotham City compares to Kate's, Leslie added: "There’s going to be the struggle of the team needing to convince her that they’re trustworthy and her being able to convince the team that she’s trustworthy. At the end of the day, the team’s main goal is finding Kate, while her main goal is saving people that need to be saved. And so, there’s that disconnect throughout at least the first-half of the season."

Rose has no plans to return, so that mystery probably won't last too long.

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10. Batman Becomes The DCEU's Nick Fury

When the news first broke that Michael Keaton had entered talks to return as Batman, The Hollywood Reporter's Borys Kit reported that, "[sources] say Keaton could end up playing Batman in a mentor capacity, a bit like Sam Jackson's Nick Fury, and appear in multiple movies."

That means Keaton's Bruce Wayne won't be de-aged for his role in The Flash, and will replace Ben Affleck to serve a very different role in the core DCEU.

Kit would add that Batgirl, a project we know is likely destined for HBO Max as a smaller budgeted film, is a strong contender for a future Keaton appearance. If that's still the plan, it means the actor will be on both the big and small screen.

Of course, the rate Warner Bros. is going, The Flash will also debut on HBO Max...

9. A Joker Sequel Remains A Possibility

Joker was a bigger success than even Warner Bros. anticipated, grossing over $1 billion globally and earning widespread awards attention and critical acclaim.

Around that time, we heard reports that the studio was keen on filmmaker Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix to re-team for a sequel. Both seemed open to the idea, if somewhat non-committal, and it seems probable this could start to take shape either in theaters or on HBO Max.

The door was left open for this Joker to clash with a Batman shaped by witnessing the loss of his parents at the hands of a "clown," and that could make for gripping viewing.

Joker works as a standalone story, but we remain hopeful for a sequel.

8. Ben Affleck's Farewell

It looked like Ben Affleck's time as Batman would end with Justice League after he decided against directing and starring in The Batman.

Much to the surprise of everyone, the actor has signed up to reprise the role in The Flash. Believed to be the equivalent of an extended cameo for the actor, the Scarlet Speedster's trip through the DC Multiverse is expected to serve as a farewell to Affleck's Batman, leaving Keaton's in his place as noted.

Wiping "Batfleck" from the DCEU's continuity may seem extreme, but it's a definitive way to end his story.

Hopefully, his exit will be handled in a memorable, meaningful way, with something akin to the Flashpoint comic when he received a letter from his father, the Batman of another world.

7. A New Batman Universe

With the DCEU, the home of franchises like Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash, using Keaton's Batman '89 as its new Dark Knight, where does that leave The Batman?

Directed by Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson will wear the iconic cape and cowl on the mean streets of a new Gotham City located on an entirely different world. Set photos have teased different versions of heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman existing there, so it could be that the filmmaker even makes use of a new Justice League one day.

Warner Bros. is expecting filmgoers to be smart enough to understand that this Batman hails from a different world, just like The Dark Knight Trilogy and Joker.

You just know fans will soon be crying out for a crossover, though.

6. Batfleck Comes To HBO Max

Reliable sources have never reported this, but a persistent rumor online has been that Ben Affleck will deliver his version of The Batman on HBO Max.

This would offer fans some resolution, and give the actor and filmmaker the opportunity to tell the story he wanted (minus the pressures that come with reviews and box office receipts). Joe Manganiello would likely return as Deathstroke, while it's not outside the ream of possibility that Jared Leto's Joker and Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor could come into play.

If WarnerMedia hopes to attract subscribers to HBO Max, then this is the way to do it.

The likelihood of it happening is a conversation for another day, but we can't help but hope WarnerMedia finds a way to make this a reality just as they did the Snyder Cut.

5. The Batman's Spinoff Series

Matt Reeves was supposed to team with Terence Winter (Boardwalk Empire) for The Batman's untitled HBO Max spinoff series, but "creative differences" mean a new showrunner is now being sought.

The working title is Gotham Central, and as Reeves revealed during DC FanDome last August, "You start to see the story from the point of view of these corrupt cops, one in particular. The Gotham PD series will go into the corruption of the Gotham Police Department...it goes back to Batman Year One...we'll see these characters from a perspective we've never seen before."

It's a fascinating premise, and one that sounds a lot more compelling than FOX's Gotham.

Currently, there's no word on whether Robert Pattinson will appear as Batman.

4. "Year Two"

Gotham Central is set during "Year One," but what about The Batman?

Matt Reeves' film is going to be a "Year Two" story, following Pattinson's Caped Crusader during the second year of his career as a vigilante. That means he has a little experience fighting crime, and is only just starting to make an impact on the corruption that's taken over his home thanks to organized crime.

This Batman is quite a bit different to any other version we've seen on screen before, not least because it appears he's wearing the remains on the gun Joe Chill used to murder his parents across his chest.

Rumor has it that Reeves is planning a trilogy, with a new Joker set to be introduced.

3. Catwoman And More Get Spinoffs

DC Films boss Walter Hamada was recently quoted as saying that with every new DC Comics film Warner Bros. gives the green light to, they're eyeing the HBO Max spinoff potential.

That could explain an old Variety report which states the film's villains are being eyed for spinoffs.

Catwoman is an obvious choice, though we'd be interested in seeing what could be done with characters like The Riddler and Oswald Cobblepot as well. Those two baddies are clearly in their formative years in The Batman, so spinoffs could delve further into what leads them down such dark paths.

If nothing else, a Catwoman series could and should be a priority.

2. Kingdom Come Batsuit

Michael Keaton is quite a bit older than when he first played Batman, and while concept art depicted him in that classic suit, we find it hard to imagine he won't be getting a new Batsuit at some point.

If some rumors are to be believed, that will be something akin to the Kingdom Come armour Bruce Wayne dons in his later years. The Flash will introduce this new look for the hero, establishing him as an experienced, broken down Batman whose fight against crime has taken its toll.

A related rumor claims Michelle Pfeiffer will also return as Selina Kyle, so the DCEU might end up with a new Catwoman too.

However, if Batman can no longer protect his home, who can possibly fill that void?

1. Batman Beyond

Batman Beyond was first introduced in an animated series which debuted in 1999 from the creative team of Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett. It served as a continuation of Batman: The Animated Series and focused on an older Bruce Wayne training Terry McGinnis to be the new Batman of a futuristic Gotham City.

Last July, it was reported that a Batman Beyond film is in development, and that ties in nicely to what we've heard about Keaton entering the DCEU as an older Dark Knight.

Terry's live-action debut is as long overdue as Miles Morales', so we'd love for this rumor to pan out.

Fans have been asking for this movie for years, and it seems Warner Bros. may finally have listened.

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RokoVII - 1/9/2021, 7:59 AM

InfinitePunches - 1/9/2021, 8:07 AM

They should have at least made it a comic book character. Stephanie Brown or Rene Montoya maybe. Making it about an original character brings my hope for this show to about zero.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 1/9/2021, 8:33 AM

"At the end of the day, the team’s main goal is finding Kate"

And they never will lol.

GhostDog - 1/9/2021, 8:34 AM

@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 -

LMAO!!!!!!!!!

GhostDog - 1/9/2021, 8:33 AM

Never watched the show but I always found Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman’s take to be very interesting: three Batwomen. That would’ve been an interesting route to take things post season 1.

The plot dictated the reason for this within the movie, but I found the idea of multiple people, at the same time taking the mantle to be a cool concept.

dagenspear - 1/9/2021, 10:43 AM

@BlackBeltJones - If they wanted to replace Kate with a black character, I think that one would've been neat to see, and I think the backstory of the character in wanting revenge against her mobster dad for a mob hit gone wrong killing her mother is suitably interesting and different enough to hang a character on.

GhostDog - 1/9/2021, 11:34 AM

@dagenspear - yea now that you mention it, having a bat woman take advantage of the mantle for revenge would’ve been interesting and different.

Why not take that aspect of the movie and apply it here?

Origame - 1/9/2021, 11:36 AM

@BlackBeltJones - I can see that here too. Maybe have Kate die (why not she isn't gonna be used again) then have a group of women decide to work together to continue her legacy. If they weren't afraid to show female weakness ever, they could also use this team aspect as a means of compensating how none of them are superhero level fighters yet and need to find creative ways (like teaming up for what each is good at) to compensate.

BlackIceJoe - 1/9/2021, 8:51 AM

I doubt this rebooted Batwoman will get a second season. No one or very few people were a fan of season one, but this completely new character does nothing for anyone.

ModHaterSLADE - 1/9/2021, 9:05 AM

Too bad Rose bounced when things were just getting interesting with Hush taking on Bruce's identity.

dracula - 1/9/2021, 10:09 AM

Seems to have more passion for it than Ruby so thats good

marvel72 - 1/9/2021, 10:19 AM

This going to be a......

http://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OGC.1f61a74f2778bd8dcd9f3904777647ce&pid=Api&rurl=https%3a%2f%2fmedia.tenor.co%2fimages%2f1f61a74f2778bd8dcd9f3904777647ce%2fraw&ehk=VmpxucNThYUcTWFhBN0AgxWNXdKMMozSVyotfMD72DM%3d

TheWalkingCuban - 1/9/2021, 11:54 AM

@marvel72 - those are the shows, but it all boils down to “CW please walk in a straight line”

Godzilla2000Zer - 1/9/2021, 10:21 AM

Just be good

SummersEssex - 1/9/2021, 7:19 PM

Yeah, cool cool, so when do we get to see Javica and Ruby make out?

thejrmack - 1/10/2021, 7:54 AM

What "Black" woman you know name is "RYAN?"....really! Also WHY do she HAVE to be GAY?!!!! All DC TV shows EVERYONE is either gay or transgender.

MyCoolYoung - 1/11/2021, 9:21 AM

@NateBest not sure who the mods are but my comments keep getting deleted. I'm not trolling anyone, bullying, or spamming. I came to this thread so It won't be deleted. Can you help me out?

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