Openly trans actor and Batgirl star Ivory Aquino shared a heartwarming message to co-star Leslie Grace after the film’s cancellation.
On 2 August, DC fans were dealt a devasting blow when The New York Post reported that the highly anticipated film was officially shelved.
The jaw-dropping decision allegedly stemmed from the lukewarm test screenings and the studio’s recent change of direction regarding their feature films. “They think an unspeakable ‘Batgirl’ is going to be irredeemable,” a source told the publication.
The film, which was made with a $100 million budget, was set to premiere on HBO Max. It also featured a star-studded cast, including Leslie Grace as the titular character, Brendan Fraiser as Firefly, J.K.