Based on its name recognition and pedigree, the project\u00a0from Greg Berlanti\u2019s Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television and writer Caroline Dries emerged as an early standout immediately after the CW unveiled its development on the heels of announcing the Batwoman character\u2019s appearance in\u00a0the annual Arrow-verse crossover<\/a>\u00a0at the May upfronts. The project\u2019s profile got even bigger once\u00a0Orange Is the New Black<\/em>\u2018s Ruby Rose was cast as Batwoman this past summer.<\/p>\n The crossover event gave us a\u00a0flirtatious moment<\/a>\u00a0between her and Supergirl, a relationship we have to ship. Helmed by Greg Berlanti\u2019s Berlanti Productions, this show will further the franchise\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion, having recently introduced a black lesbian<\/a> superhero in\u00a0Black Lightning<\/em>.<\/p>\n Batwoman<\/em> marks the first gay<\/a> lead character \u2014 male<\/a> or female<\/a> \u2014 of a live<\/a>-action superhero series.\u00a0In the CW\u2019s drama based on the DC characters, she\u2019s armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane (Rose) soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian<\/a> and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city\u2019s criminal resurgence. But don\u2019t call<\/a> her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call<\/a> to be Gotham\u2019s symbol of hope.<\/p>\n The CW\u2019s DC crossover will re-air on the network starting next Monday.<\/p>\n The post Gay \u2018Batwoman\u2019 Pilot Picked Up For New CW Series<\/a> appeared first on Towleroad Gay News<\/a>.<\/p>\n