Batwoman Star Javicia Leslie Cast Creatives React to CW

‘Batwoman’ Star Javicia Leslie, Cast & Creatives React to CW Series Cancellation: ‘HERstory Was Made and Can Never Be Taken’

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The stars and creators behind CW’s Batwoman praised and lauded their time on the series, which was canceled Friday after three seasons.

Showrunner Caroline Dries announced the cancellation on Twitter. Since then, Javicia Leslie, Camrus Johnson, Natalie Abrams and others have responded to the news on social media.

Leslie, who joined the series as ex-con Ryan Wilder following Ruby Rose’s departure, summed up her time on the series in a sentimental Instagram photo carousel. She posted photos of herself in the series’ marketing collateral, behind-the-scenes shots, and fun times with her co-stars.

“I was taught that words have power and that we create our lives. Well I cast this role into my life and what an honor it was to see her play exactly the way she was meant to be played,” she wrote. “Family, this bat team is ours… YOUR story was written and can never be taken.”

Author Abrams retweeted Dries’ original tweet and shared that she was “deeply saddened” by the news. Abrams, who will write the upcoming Gotham Knights pilot for the CW, has been reflecting on her time.

“It was a real pleasure to be part of this show. I’m grateful to have worked with this cast and crew, and especially the writers. @carolinedries is a fearless storyteller whose guidance has been invaluable. Forever in awe of what we all did,” she tweeted.

The official Twitter for the Batwoman Writer’s Room praised Leslie as “a true superhero” and a “champion for everyone.”

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