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Wow.

This is both huge and completely understandable.

How many times can you recall the star of a new tv show that was just renewed for a second season, leave that tv show. CW’s Batwoman just wrapped season 1, season 2 was being worked on.

However, in July 2019 while filming season 1, Ruby Rose suffered a horrific injury during a stunt scene herniating two discs that came close to severing her spinal cord. The injury left her in “chronic pain” and unable to feel her arms. (CNN)

That injury was after she had previously opted for back surgery in January 2018 to resolve some spinal issues that led to back pain. (People)

With those serious incidents in her recent past, I cannot blame her for choosing to step aside and maybe pursue some more low-risk career choices.

In surprise move, Ruby Rose, the star of the CW’s “Batwoman,” has decided to leave the television series ahead of its already announced second season.

The exact reason she is leaving remains unclear. But the show will go on: Warner Bros., the studio behind “Batwoman,” and the CW have both committed to creating a second season with a new series lead.

“I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” said Rose in a statement. “This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles. I am beyond appreciative to Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created. Thank you Peter Roth and Mark Pedowitz and the teams at Warner Bros. and The CW who put so much into the show and always believed in me. Thank you to everyone who made season one a success – I am truly grateful.”

The CW had in January renewed “Batwoman” and a dozen other series for the 2020-2021 season.

Source: Variety