'She's terrific in the role': Arrow creator Greg Berlanti breaks silence on backlash over casting Ruby Rose as Batwoman
Arrow star Stephen Amell also extended support to Australian actor Ruby Rose and essays that the Batwoman character is one that has never been done before in a live-action project
The news of Ruby Rose's casting as the first openly gay superhero, Batwoman, had surfaced back in August. Amidst mixed responses from fans and critics at the time, Rose's addition into the Arrowverse had also generated a considerable amount of backlash, especially over her acting chops and whether or not the actor is gay enough for the role.
A claim as ridiculous as this has now been rubbished by Arrowverse creator Greg Berlanti himself. Breaking his silence on the entire Batwoman debacle for the first time, the writer and producer not only shot down criticism but also justified the choice of casting Rose for the role.
