‘Batgirl’ Casts Ivory Aquino as First Trans Character in a DC Comics Feature Film
Barbara Gordon has officially found her roommate.
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Unfortunately WB Discovery axed the Batgirl movie, despite all footage being shot.
“Batgirl” actor Ivory Aquino is speaking out about Warner Bros.’ decision to indefinitely shelve the DC film. In an emotional letter address
If this upsets you, feel free to let WB Discovery know about it.
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Ivory Aquino (“Tales of the City,” “When We Rise”) has been cast in the HBO Max feature film “Batgirl” as Alysia Yeoh, the best friend of the titular superhero, a.k.a. Barbara Gordon (Leslie Grace).
Both Aquino and Yeoh are transgender, marking the first time a live-action feature film adaptation of a DC Comics title will feature an openly trans character.
Yeoh first appeared in a 2011 issue of “Batgirl” written by Gail Simone and penciled by Ardian Syaf
Source: Variety
Congratulations, Ivory Aquino!
This makes Ivory the FOURTH trans actor to be playing a named character in a DC superhero live action.
So far we've had the pleasure to see:
Dreamer/Nia Nal, played by Nicole Maines, and her roommate Yvette played by Roxy Wood.
First appearances: Supergirl season 4
Then on Titans season 2 we had Jericho played by Chella Man:
And I'd also like to mention DC cast the first non binary actor to play a superhero debuting this year in 2022:
Quintessa Swindell will play Cyclone in Black Adam (July 2022).
Can't wait to see them in Black Adam, and also Ivory Aquino in the upcoming Batgirl movie for HBO Max!
Congratulations, Ivory Aquino! Welcome to DC!
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WB Discovery axed this movie! Please go tell WB what a bad decision that was.
“Batgirl” actor Ivory Aquino is speaking out about Warner Bros.’ decision to indefinitely shelve the DC film. In an emotional letter address
