Javicia Leslie

Javicia Leslie is an actor whose star has been rapidly rising over the last two years.

She played Ali Finer for both seasons of the CBS comedy-drama God Friended Me (2018-2020) and starred in the critically acclaimed 2019 romantic comedy Always a Bridesmaid. 

In 2020, it was announced that Javicia Leslie would be taking on the role of Batwoman in the upcoming season 2. Her character Ryan Wilder will be replacing Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane/Batwoman. 

When asked about being cast, Leslie said, 

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 honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community.