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In May 2020 Ruby RoseExit BatwomanAfter playing the superhero for one season. The decision was shocking to many, including the former. Australia’s Next Top Model cohost reflected on her “very difficult” departure. “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,” Rose said in a statement to VarietyAt the time.
The Australia native later went into detail about what prompted her step back, claiming that her experience on The CW series wasn’t always positive.
“Enough is enough,” Rose wrote via her Instagram Story in October 2021. “I’m going to tell the whole world what really happened on that set… I will come for you so what happened to me never happens to another person again. I can now take back my life, and the truth. Shame on you.”
The author’s lengthy social media posts include the following: Orange is the New BlackShowrunner accused of being an alum Caroline Dries — as well as the production company’s Greg Berlanti Sarah Schechter — of contributing to her alleged mistreatment after she sustained an injury on set.
Rose previously spoke out about her health scare that was caused by a stunt. “To everyone asking about my new Pez dispenser scar on my neck… A couple of months ago I was told I needed an emergency surgery or I was risking becoming paralyzed,” she wrote via Instagram in September 2019. “I had herniated two discs doing stunts, and they were close to severing my spinal chord. I was in chronic pain and yet couldn’t feel my arms.”
The following is a discussion about her exit in October 2021. Pitch Perfect 3Star claimed that it wasn’t her decision to quit the role as Kate Kane. “I DO NOT QUIT,” she wrote via social media. “I followed orders, and if I wanted to stay, I was going to have to sign my rights away.”
Warner Bros. confirmed at the time that Rose had been let go. “The truth is that Warner Bros. Television had decided not to exercise its option to engage Ruby for season 2 of Batwoman based on multiple complaints about workplace behavior that were extensively reviewed and handled privately out of respect for all concerned,” a statement read.
Following Rose’s departure, Javicia LeslieRyan Wilder was recast, and he takes over as Batwoman season 2. The show was renewed for season 3. It concluded in March 2022.
BatwomanThe CW has not yet taken up the matter.
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