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Gotham Knights: Tyler DiChiara opens up about the show’s trans representation

March 21, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Tyler DiChiara has opened up about Gotham Knights and his character’s trans identity. On 14 March, DC fans were finally treated to the first episode of the CW show. Based on the characters from comic book writers Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Gotham Knights takes place after the murder of Bruce Wayne – who’s alternatively known as Batman. In the aftermath of the hero’s death, Wayne’s adoptive son forms an unlikely alliance with the children of his father’s enemies after they all get framed for the Caped Crusader’s death. With…

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CW cancels LGBTQ+ series Batwoman after three seasons

May 1, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The popular LGBTQ+ inclusive series Batwoman has been cancelled by the CW. Since 2019, the popular caped crusader has enthralled audiences with her action-packed adventures in Gotham City. Even though the series experienced a casting hiccup in 2020, the show persevered and delivered fans the first-ever Black Batwoman. However, in a blow to LGBTQ+ TV representation, the CW cancelled the series without a farewell season. Taking to Twitter, Caroline Dries shared the sad news with fans in a heartfelt tweet. “Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing an…

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Kaylee Bryant leaves Legacies series after four seasons: “I am so grateful to the fans”

December 19, 2021 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Legacies star Kaylee Bryant has left the Vampire Diaries spin-off after four seasons. Fan favourite character Josie Saltzman has officially departed from Mystic Falls and the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted. In the latest episode, titled I Can’t Be the One to Stop You, the beloved pansexual witch took a one-way bus out of the city after years of unhappiness in the magical town. Shortly after the episode aired, the 24-year-old took to Instagram to thank the fans of the series for their support. “As a fan of…

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Ruby Rose accuses The CW’s Batwoman of toxic working environment: “Shame on you”

October 21, 2021 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Ruby Rose has accused Batwoman of a toxic working environment and detailed injuries they allegedly suffered when filming the show. Rose left Batwoman in May 2020 and took to Instagram Stories on 20 October to make a series of allegations about her time on the show. “Enough is enough,” they wrote in their first post, which was addressed to the CW, Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries and Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter of production company Berlanti Productions. “I’m going to tell the whole world what really happened on that set… I…

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Victoria Cartagena has been cast as Renee Montoya in Batwoman season 3

July 23, 2021 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The Batwoman team has finally announced the actress set to play Renee Montoya and she’s no stranger to Gotham City. According to a report from Deadline, Victoria Cartagena will be joining the third season of Batwoman as a series regular. Cartagena may be familiar to fans of the DC TV universe, as she portrayed Renee in the Batman prequel series, Gotham. Taking to Twitter, the 36-year-old expressed her excitement to step back into the shoes of the beloved DC character. “I guess [Renee Montoya] and I have some unfinished business. So…