The CW and Warner Bros. TV revealed official images of the new suit created for actress Javicia Leslie’s Batwoman. The costume’s design is based on her character Ryan Wilder who’s taking over for the departing Kate Kane (Ruby Rose).
According to Comicbook.com, The new Batwoman suit is designed by Arrowverse costume designer Maya Mani. This time, the costume features more red, shorter boots, and hair that better suits Leslie’s natural appearance. Her gloves and gauntlet are also highlighted in red.
Javicia Leslie is the first black woman to play a live-action version of the DC superhero on film or TV. The new suit will debut in the new season’s third episode and will be designed by Ryan Wilder herself.
“Ryan’s journey starts from a place of ‘What can this Batsuit do for me?'” showrunner Caroline Dries explained. “But it’s not long before she realizes the power of its symbol, and what it can do for everyone else in Gotham City. As Ryan embraces everything that makes her special, she adjusts the suit to fit her physically and figuratively. This meant creating a new body design and new cowl that was undeniably a statement that screamed ‘powerful.’ Maya Mani sent me her drawings and I loved it. The wig was something we never perfected in season one, and Janice Workman crushed it with this new take. Javicia and I saw various prototypes of styles and red ombres, and at one point we were trading our own iPad-doodled versions. Janice translated that into what we are looking at now. When I see it, I smile. It makes me feel inspired.”
“I love the fact that Ryan is becoming her own Batwoman — it’s her style, her swag, and her moment!” Leslie added in the same statement. “It was an honor to be able to collaborate with Caroline and Maya. I felt it was important that viewers could tell by the silhouette that Batwoman was a Black girl. With the form-fitting suit and beautiful Afro, we definitely nailed it!”
Maya Mani, who created a number of suits for the “Arrowverse,” said, “I was asked by Caroline Dries to design a Batsuit that was unique to the character of Ryan Wilder; as she is a highly skilled fighter, encapsulating her raw, athletic, and passionate nature was imperative. As Batwoman, Javicia Leslie not only brings a fresh perspective, but physical strength to the role. It was important for the new suit to define Javicia’s commanding presence while showcasing her athleticism and allowing her the freedom to express the physical nature of Batwoman, all while looking ultra-cool in the process!”
Season two of Batwoman is currently in production and is expected to debut early 2021. You can catch up with the first season on HBO Max with a subscription, Blu-ray/DVD on Amazon here and digital on-demand services.
Featured Image: The CW
Source: Comicbook.com
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