The outfit will be featured starting in Season 2, episode 3, and is the first original design for the new Batwoman, as Leslie takes over the mantle from Ruby Rose, who led the show during its first season. Leslie is the first Black woman to portray a live-action version of the superhero on TV or film.
`I love the fact that Ryan is becoming her own Batwoman - it's her style, her swag, and her moment,` Leslie said in a statement. `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!`
The new outfit was conceptualized by Maya Mani and created by Ocean Drive Leather, while Janice Workman crafted the wig and Cory Roberts styled the makeup. Mani said the design is meant to highlight Leslie's physical athleticism and offer a fresh take for the new character.
`As Ryan embraces everything that makes her special, she adjusts the suit to fit her physically and figuratively,` said Dries. `This meant creating a new body design and new cowl that was undeniably a statement that screamed 'powerful.'`