Gina Carano Sues Disney: The Latest Update on the Legal Battle
Years have now passed since Gina Carano was fired from Lucasfilm, with Cara Dune being written out of “The Mandalorian” for Season 3. In that time, she has worked on such projects as the films “Terror on the Prairie” and “My Son Hunter,” and the “Star Wars” franchise has expanded with such efforts as “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the Easter egg-filled “Andor” Season 1, and “Tales of the Empire,” to name a few. While it appeared that the Carano-Disney saga ended long ago, the situation took on an added dimension in February 2024.
The Gina Carano Lawsuit Against Disney Over Mandalorian Firing
That month, Carano elected to take Disney to court over her 2021 firing, which she claimed was wholly unjust. She claimed wrongful discharge and sexual discrimination in the suit, citing that her male co-stars were not punished for their potentially inflammatory social media posts.
Allegations of Harassment and Defamation for Her Political Beliefs
Carano claimed that she was “harassed and defamed” for her political beliefs, which just so happened not to be in line with those of the company. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she sought $75,000 and a recast on “The Mandalorian. In response, Disney motioned for the lawsuit to be dismissed.
No Reconciliation in Sight Between Gina Carano and Disney
Evidently, there’s still plenty of bad blood between Disney and Gina Carano — so much so that it’s not at all surprising to learn that she doesn’t desire to work with the company again in the immediate future.