Ruby Rose transformed into Kate Kane – aka Batwoman – in CW’s superhero series, but after season one had premiered, she announced her departure in 2020.
While Ruby refrained from going into specifics, the TV star eventually followed up with a post on Instagram. “Dear CW @carolinedries @sarahsawitty @gberlanti et al. Enough is enough. I’m going to tell the whole world what really happened on that set,” she began.
Recalling the toxic working environment, not to mention the life-changing injuries that both she and fellow members of the cast and crew had endured on set, Ruby noted: “I wouldn’t return for any amount of money nor if a gun were to my head… NOR DID I QUIT. I DO NOT QUIT, They ruined Kate Kane and they destroyed Batwoman, not me. I followed orders, and if I wanted to stay I was going to have to sign my rights away. Any threats, any bullying tactics or blackmail will not make me stand down.”
“If I don’t say something then what am I really saying? This isn’t just for me, this could possibly end my acting career, but it was already ended when I could no longer open a script up without a panic attack,” Ruby continued.
“I also had to look at all the people responsible and who contributed to this, myself included, why didn’t I stand up for myself, why didn’t I sue, why didn’t I get a lawyer, why didn’t I fight. I was tired. I might look tough, play tough characters but I am very human and very sensitive and do not like conflict. I was also afraid, deeply afraid.”
As of April 2022, Batwoman has since been cancelled by CW.