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Barbara Wilson is the niece of Alfred Pennyworth and the vigilante known as Batgirl, played by Alicia Silverstone (The Crush, Clueless, Excess Baggage).

This incarnation of Barbara was Alfred Pennyworth's niece and named Barbara Wilson, rather than being Commissioner James Gordon's daughter, Barbara Gordon, like in the comics. This is due to alternations in Gordon's character where his relationship with Batman is severely downplayed and purely professional. Alfred has two nieces who appeared in comics. The first is Valerie in Batman Sunday comics, and Daphne, daughter of Alfred's older brother Wilfred. And rather than be a red-head like in the comic, Barbara is blonde.

Before Alicia Silverstone was cast, Olivia d'Abo had been offered the role of Barbara Wilson/Batgirl by producer Peter MacGregor-Scott. However, Joel rejected her for the role, due to her age at the time (27) and considering that Batgirl had to be younger than Robin. Jennifer Love Hewitt also auditioned for the role, but other production obligations prevented her from taking the role. Moira Kelly, Mira Kirshner, Brittany Murphy, Christina Ricci, Neve Campbell, Natalie Portman, Eliza Dushku, and Sarah Michelle Gellar were all considered for the role, but they were not right. So, Joel seen Clueless, and Alicia was cast as Batgirl.

Alicia fell victim of body shaming on the set of Batman & Robin, but Joel defended her as quick as he can. Stunt coordinator Alex Field taught Alicia to ride a motorcycle so that she could play Batgirl.

Description
Barbara Wilson is the niece of Alfred Pennyworth and the vigilante known as Batgirl, played by Alicia Silverstone (The Crush, Clueless, Excess Baggage).

This incarnation of Barbara was Alfred Pennyworth's niece and named Barbara Wilson, rather than being Commissioner James Gordon's daughter, Barbara Gordon, like in the comics. This is due to alternations in Gordon's character where his relationship with Batman is severely downplayed and purely professional. Alfred has two nieces who appeared in comics. The first is Valerie in Batman Sunday comics, and Daphne, daughter of Alfred's older brother Wilfred. And rather than be a red-head like in the comic, Barbara is blonde.

Before Alicia Silverstone was cast, Olivia d'Abo had been offered the role of Barbara Wilson/Batgirl by producer Peter MacGregor-Scott. However, Joel rejected her for the role, due to her age at the time (27) and considering that Batgirl had to be younger than Robin. Jennifer Love Hewitt also auditioned for the role, but other production obligations prevented her from taking the role. Moira Kelly, Mira Kirshner, Brittany Murphy, Christina Ricci, Neve Campbell, Natalie Portman, Eliza Dushku, and Sarah Michelle Gellar were all considered for the role, but they were not right. So, Joel seen Clueless, and Alicia was cast as Batgirl.

Alicia fell victim of body shaming on the set of Batman & Robin, but Joel defended her as quick as he can. Stunt coordinator Alex Field taught Alicia to ride a motorcycle so that she could play Batgirl.