Leslie Grace was joined by her co-stars Ivory Aquino and Jacob Scipio as they filmed scenes for Batgirl in Glasgow on Tuesday.
The new action film – starring Leslie, 27, in the titular role and Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight himself – has seen the Scottish city transform into the fictional location of Gotham City.
The actress could be seen to be in character as Barbara Gordon, wearing civilian clothing instead of her iconic blue boilersuit.
And action! Leslie Grace (centre) was joined by her co-stars Ivory Aquino (right) and Jacob Scipio (left) as they filmed scenes for Batgirl in Glasgow on Tuesday
A Batgirl Film News Twitter account has claimed that Ivory has been cast as DC Extended Universe’s first trans character Alysia Yeoh.
The character was created for the Batgirl series and is described as Barbara’s best friend.
At the time of her first appearance, she was the first major transgender character written in a contemporary context to appear in an American comic book series.
Ivory was dressed in blue printed shirt, black trousers and a black and white woolly coat as she filmed the outdoor scene.
Costume: The actress could be seen to be in character as Barbara Gordon, wearing civilian clothing instead of her iconic blue boilersuit
Also spotted on the set was new co-star Jacob, 29, who has been cast in an undisclosed role.
He donned a sharp black coat, over a cream jumper as he laughed with Leslie between takes.
Ivory, who previously starred in the miniseries When We Rise, came out as transgender in 2017.
Speaking to People, she said: ‘I want to show trans kids that it’s possible for them to have full, meaningful lives doing what they love. I am proof. I feel complete now.’
Role: The new action film – starring Leslie, 27, in the titular role and Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight himself – has seen the Scottish city transform into the fictional location of Gotham City
‘Growing up, I didn’t see anyone like myself,’ she explained.
The actress, who is from Thailand, started taking hormone therapy at 16 and started dressing in women’s clothes when she attended college in Boston.
Ivory underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2005, saying she did not care if she died in the process because it meant so much to her.
She said: ‘I walked out on the balcony, looked out at the ocean and was at peace that I might not wake up.
‘If it was my time to go, at least I would go as a woman.’ She woke up six hours later and felt complete.’
Trendy: She looked stunning in a striped jumper under a beige fur-lined jacket and paired with denim jeans
Character: A Batgirl Film News Twitter account has claimed that Ivory has been cast as DC Extended Universe’s first trans character Alysia Yeoh (pictured in 2018)
Leslie looked stunning in a striped jumper under a beige fur-lined jacket and paired with denim jeans.
She sported black boots and a grey beret on her head, as her long brunette locks were styled in loose waves.
It comes as Leslie gave film fans a first look at her iconic Batgirl costume on Saturday ahead of the release of the upcoming HBO Max movie.
The actress took to her social media pages to share a picture of herself in her costume in the movie in which she plays the titular character.
Along with her post, she shared a quote from Batgirl: Year One, written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon.
Stunning: She sported black boots and a grey beret on her head, as her long brunette locks were styled in loose waves
Co-star: Also spotted on the set was new co-star Jacob Scipio who has been cast in an undisclosed role
Mystery character: He donned a sharp black coat, over a cream jumper as he laughed with Leslie between takes
Details: He was seen getting his costume touched up by a member of the crew
First look: Leslie gave film fans a first look at her iconic Batgirl costume on Saturday ahead of the release of the upcoming HBO Max movie
Star power: The actress took to her social media pages to share a picture of herself in her costume in the movie in which she plays the titular character
Leslie wrote: ‘”I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me…
‘”And when their guard is down, and their pride is rising, let me kick their b***s.” – Batgirl, Year One #Batgirl.’
The screen star won the role of Batgirl in July last year, announcing the news to fans on Twitter at the time.
‘BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your #Batgirl!,’ she wrote.
On set: Leslie also was spotted on set in civilian clothes
Bundles up: The actress was all bundled up and wore a hat on the Glasgow set
Cute smile: Leslie flashed her cute smile while filming
Mask on: The actress was surrounded by some people wearing medical face masks
Low-key: The star, who is taking on the role of Barbara Gordon in the HBO film, will sport the heroine’s famous auburn tresses (right in the 1960s series) in the movie
She added: ‘I cannot believeeee what I’m writing rn… THANK YOU DC for welcoming [me] to the family! I’m ready to give her all I’ve got!’
The Batgirl movie will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons, reprising his role from Justice League.
Leslie is set to star opposite Michael Keaton as The Dark Knight himself in the upcoming film, with filming beginning in Glasgow earlier this week as crew transformed the city into Gotham.
She was spotted holding hands with her co-star Ethan Kai on set of Batgirl this week.
Leading lady: The much-awaited superhero project has been in the works ever since 2017, with Leslie taking on the titular role while Michael Keaton stars as Batman
The Heights actress will take on the titular role in the film while Ethan’s character has yet to be announced. It appears the pair were rehearsing scenes as onscreen lovers for the film.
It is a big role for Ethan, who has starred in Emmerdale and shows such as Killing Eve.
Rebecca Front and Corey Johnson will also be part of the cast.
The much-awaited superhero project has been in the works ever since 2017.
More than three decades after being the first Batman on the big screen, Keaton will be once again donning the cape and cowl.
The 70-year-old actor recently signed on to return as Batman a.k.a. Bruce Wayne in Warner Bros. and HBO Max’s Batgirl movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Keaton played the very first Dark Knight on the big screen in 1989’s Batman, which he reprised in 1992’s Batman Returns.
The Batgirl movie will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons, reprising his role from Justice League.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys For Life) are directing Batgirl from a script by Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey).
The film doesn’t currently have a release date at this time.
But it is expected to debut on the new streaming service and forego a theatrical release.
Telling the tale: The Batgirl movie will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons, reprising his role from Justice League
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