Q&A: Javicia Leslie takes on Batwoman role to empower others
Actress Javicia Leslie poses for a portrait, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Glendale, Calif. Leslie will star as the caped crusader on CWs Batwoman, which premieres its second season on Jan. 17, 2021. Leslie will star as the caped crusader on CWโs โBatwoman,โ which premieres its second season on Jan. 17. In โBatwoman,โ Leslie plays the role of Ryan Wilder, who spent years as a drug runner while dodging Gotham police. AP: Before telling your mom about landing the Batwoman role, you informed her about your sexual orientation as a bisexual. Leslie: I think that if there is anything that roots the darkness in her, itโs probably a little bit of revenge.