Hot on the heels of the announcement that star Ruby Rose will not return for the second season of Batwoman, an unlikely candidate has volunteered to take her place: comedian Billy Eichner.
“Just finished cleaning my apt again so….can I play Batwoman,” Eichner tweeted on Tuesday. “Any update on this? Just disinfected the soles of my shoes, would love to play Batwoman now if possible, thx,” he followed up that night.
Any update on this? Just disinfected the soles of my shoes, would love to play Batwoman now if possible, thx https://t.co/ufRMgd7zJQ
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 20, 2020
Executives for The CW and Warner Bros., the studio and network that produce Batwoman, have said they want to find another LGBTQ actress to replace Rose. The character Batwoman is one of the most popular gay characters among comic fans, and the debut of the show marked the first time a superhero TV series centered on a queer lead.
Eichner’s joking (we think) offer comes as new details emerged regarding Rose’s exit from the show. TV Line reports that the decision for her to leave was a mutual one between Rose and The CW executives. Apparently, the long working hours and a serious injury she sustained while on set soured Rose on TV production. Her frustration led to friction with producers for the show, and thus, both parties thought it best for the series to find a new leading actress.
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Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
Here’s a suggestion. Since the LGBTQRSTUVetc.. pool of talent isn’t working why not just find a regular unknown actress that can act to play the part and leave the characters sexuality out of the equation or (god forbid) just make the character strait and see where it goes. Or if they are just hellbent to ruin the show why not dig up the equally (and woefully) untalented trans actress Laverne Cox and get her to do it.
EddieB
Sure. That makes perfect sense. And while we’re at it, let’s change Batwoman to a middle aged male insurance broker and see how that goes? And I saw what you did with the alphabet and all. Very clever.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
@EddieB…” And I saw what you did with the alphabet and all. Very clever.”
I know how hard it is to believe but did I leave anyone out? Some how it wouldn’t shock me if I did.
curiobi
Batwoman is gay, she is one of the few canon Lesbian superheroes, what the hell are you smoking suggesting they “make the character straight!” That is unnaceptable! Are you trolling? Is so please leave and take truthseakee and others with you on the way out!
Oh, -and having a straight actress play Batwoman so we can hear how brave they are to play a gay character is not preferable to having a gay actress play her!
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
@Curiobi……I see. So its ok to make The Flash gay (Ezra Miller portrayal of him) but hands off Batwoman? This gay schtick might be the reason why DC Comics fails at just about every venture except for Batman.
dbboley234
How was the flash gay? If we were to make her straight, not strait…….it would destroy the small amount of visibility that the lesbian community has on television. It would be nice to think that sexuality doesn’t matter on TV, but it does. Very much so. You sound very ignorant by your post.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
@dbboley234….”How was the flash gay?”
I know you won’t but I am going to suggest that you watch the movie Justice League the next time it airs on cable (Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Wonder Woman). Its clear the writer gave Flash a gay feel and everyone picked it up. As you said “It would be nice to think that sexuality doesn’t matter on TV, but it does” and I couldn’t agree more but when it gets to the point where its failing then the best thing to do is go back to the basics. As for the name calling for me to continue with it would amount to child abuse so I will declare victory for you and move on.
Crystix
Its obvious you’ve never seen or heard of Batwoman before. Maybe instead of saying ignorant and hateful things towards the LGBT+ community and Batwoman, open a google page.
Anyone who thinks its a good idea to straight-wash an LGBT+ comic icon is obviously a troll. Trust, you aren’t fooling anyone with that screen name.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
@Cyst……….Did you ever hear of Batgirl? I thought so.
Miss Understood
#LeaDeLariaAsBatwoman
Terrycloth
Lets get rid of Billy.loud obnoxious idiot
A Nickname (required)
I was worried for a minute there that Eichner wasn’t going to find someone else’s story to crash this week. What a relief!
Yooper
The show is pure crap, does it matter who plays batwoman? Besides, the character wasn’t a lesbian when created.