Ruby Rose speaks out for first time about shocking Batwoman departure: ‘It wasn’t an easy decision’

Ruby Rose shared a message of thanks to everyone involved in her Batwoman series in an Instagram video posted on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old model and actress also cryptically addressed her departure from the series, though she preferred to keep her reasoning for leaving to herself.

Reports last week suggested the former Orange Is The New Black actress had trouble adapting to the long hours required of her lead performance on the CW series.

Ruby’s shared a fan-made clip and was mainly a compilation of her smiling, set to Reece’s Last Time.

‘Thank you everyone for coming on this journey. If I mentioned everyone it would be 1000 tags.. but Thank you to the cast, crew, producers and studio,’ she wrote in her caption.

‘It wasn’t an easy decision but those who know, know.. I didn’t want to not acknowledge everyone involved and how big this was for TV and for our community.’

The Meg actress briefly touched upon her departure from the show, but only to say she didn’t care to talk about the reasons behind it. 

‘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. Xxx *hangs up cowl and cape,’ she concluded

TV Line reported Thursday that Rose’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.’

A key factor in her decision to leave was the long hours she had to work as the star of Batwoman.

Prior to the series, Rose had mostly played smaller supporting roles in films and television requiring more modest time commitments. 

She also wasn’t a fan of living in Vancouver, where the series is filmed.

Despite Rose’s departure, the CW is still moving ahead with a second season and plans to recast the role, according to Deadline.

The series won’t return until January 2021, giving the network plenty of time to find its new Batwoman.

Though neither she nor the producers comments on her reasons for leaving, all parties made it clear that Rose’ exit wasn’t related to a serious injury she suffered during filming.

The John Wick: Chapter 2 actress had to undergo emergency surgery to repair to herniated discs from the injury, which could have paralyzed her. 

Executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter confirmed that they would bring in a member of the LGBTQ community for the role.

Rose identifies as a lesbian and is genderfluid.