She shocked fans earlier this year when she announced she was leaving The CW’ network’s Batwoman after just one season.
And now Australian actress Ruby Rose has revealed the real reason she walked away from the leading role.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the 34-year-old actress explained she has obtained several injuries and decided to leave after having time to reflect on her life and career during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Being the lead of a superhero show is tough’: Ruby Rose revealed to Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday, the REAL reason she left The CW’s Batwoman
‘Being the lead of a superhero show is tough. Being the lead in anything is tough,’ Ruby told the publication.
Ruby was still recovering from surgery and it was ‘taxing’ for the starlet to work.
She said she thought it was ‘time to take a break to fully heal and then return’, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed her mind.
Candid: Speaking Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday, the 34-year-old said that part of the reason she left was because of her injuries, while another reason was that she had time to reflect on her life and career during the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured on the show
When filming for the ‘real finale’ of the show was haltered due to the crisis, it gave the actress to reflect on her career.
‘You know, you have time in quarantine and sort of isolation to just think about a lot of different things and what you want to achieve in life and what you want to do,’ she explained to the publication.
In May, it was officially announced that Ruby was stepping away from the show.
She wrote on Instagram the time: ‘It wasn’t an easy decision but those who know, know…’
Shock departure: In May, Ruby’s departure from the show after one season went public and she wrote cryptically on Instagram the time: ‘It wasn’t an easy decision but those who know, know…’
‘I have stayed silent because that’s my choice for now but know I adore you all. I’m sure next season will be amazing also,’ she added.
At the time, TV Line reported that Ruby’s departure from the series wasn’t all her decision, though there was an amicable parting of ways.
‘It wasn’t 100 percent her decision. It was a breakup,’ an insider said.
‘She wasn’t happy working on the show, and did that make her fun to work with? No. So everyone decided it would be in the best interests of the show, and for all concerned, if they parted ways. It just wasn’t a good fit.’
According to reports, Ruby also wasn’t a fan of living in Vancouver, where the series is filmed.
Prior to the series, the Australian beauty had played smaller supporting roles in films and television, requiring more modest time commitments.
‘This is amazing!’ Last month, Ruby congratulated actress Javicia Leslie (pictured) who’s been cast to take over as star of the TV show
Last month, Ruby congratulated actress Javicia Leslie who’s been cast as her replacement on the show.
‘OMG!! This is amazing!!’ she posted to her Instagram, alongside a glossy photo of Javicia.
‘I am so glad Batwoman will be played by an amazing Black woman,’ Rose continued. ‘I want to congratulate Javicia Leslie on taking over the bat cape.’
She added: ‘You are walking into an amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait to watch season 2 you are going to be amazing!!’
Javicia is the first black actress in TV history to play the iconic comic book role.
The CW show starred Ruby, 34, as a woman called Kate Kane, who is the cousin of Batman’s alter ego Bruce Wayne and becomes Batwoman.
Storyline: The CW show starred Ruby, 34, as a woman called Kate Kane who is the cousin of Batman’s alter ego Bruce Wayne and becomes Batwoman