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The CW drama features the first out lesbian superhero to have her own show.

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00:00Ruby Rose flies onto TV screens this fall as Batwoman, and while she hopes the

00:12groundbreaking lesbian superhero will appeal to everyone, she also thinks that

00:16for those who identify with her character, Kate Kane, this show will be life-changing.

00:21The character of Batwoman, aka Batman's cousin, Kate Kane, is the first lesbian superhero

00:34to headline her own series, and out actress Rose plays her. Rose told reporters at the

00:38Television Critics Association summer press tour on Sunday,

00:42And while Kate Kane's sexuality won't be her biggest character trait, it is a huge part

00:50of the show's storyline, particularly flashback scenes to her days in a military school with

00:54a don't ask, don't tell policy. Rose said,

00:57Still, she hopes that Batwoman appeals to everyone beyond just the LGBTQ community. Rose said,

01:13We want everyone to watch this, especially young people, who can identify and relate to

01:18people they're watching on the screen and hopefully be empowered by that.

01:21Batwoman premieres Sunday, October 6th, on The CW.

01:24Alright, for more on The CW's Batwoman, head to thr.com.

01:27Until next time, for The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.