Created by Robert Kanigher and Sheldon Moldoff, the fan favorite DC Comics character Poison Ivy is headed back into the world of live action thanks to “Batwoman” this month.
Nicole Kang (“Dr. Mary Hamilton”) will be fully transforming into Poison Ivy for the current third season of The CW’s series in the midseason finale, airing November 24.
“After being infected by a missing “Bat Trophy” – a mysterious thorn – Mary’s journey culminates in next week’s thrilling twist as she fully transforms into the supervillain!”
“Now that she’s been infected by Poison Ivy, the selfless and caring Mary Hamilton (Nicole Kang) we’ve come to know and love is taking a backseat to a pernicious and virulent version of herself. No longer content with her supporting role on the Bat Team, Poison Ivy Mary uses her newfound powers to stand up, stand out, and express her most deeply buried opinions and desires — regardless of who or what may be in her way. But more awaits Mary as her destiny delivers her at the root of her new persona, as she realizes her power bloomed to give life to another…Gotham’s long lost and most infamous botanist.”
Other actors to play Poison Ivy on screen include Uma Thurman in Batman & Robin, as well as Clare Foy, Maggie Geha and Peyton List across the various seasons of “Gotham.” Most recently, Lake Bell has been voicing the character in the animated “Harley Quinn” series.
Kang said in a statement, “I’m so excited to bring you Poison Ivy. She’s here… finally! That’s a sentence I never thought I’d say. Wow. In our story, I am most proud that Poison Ivy is an Asian villain whose danger does not stem from her foreignness or her mystique. Instead, we discover her personal motivations alongside those of the OG Poison Ivy’s and see them intertwine in an organic and powerful way. I am so humbled to be a Korean girl in line behind THE Uma Thurman to play the next live action Poison Ivy (what?!). Hopefully the future holds space for others like me and beyond to portray one hell of a character. For everything you’ve let me feel, scream, and become through you, Poison Ivy— thank you.”
