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Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit with Disney, Hints at Future Collaboration After ‘Mandalorian’ Controversy

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LOS ANGELES — Gina Carano has reached a settlement in her legal dispute with Disney and Lucasfilm following her termination from the “Star Wars” franchise’s popular series, “The Mandalorian.” The specific details of the settlement remain confidential. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in the series, was dismissed in February 2021 after making controversial statements comparing the experience of being a Republican in America to that of Jews during the Holocaust. Lucasfilm responded by denouncing her comments, stating that they “denigrated people based on their cultural and religious identities.” In February 2024, Carano … Read more

Gina Carano Reaches Legal Settlement with Disney and Lucasfilm Over Controversial Firing from ‘The Mandalorian’

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Based on the developments in Hollywood, Lucasfilm and Disney have come to terms with actress Gina Carano, settling a lawsuit that arose following her dismissal from the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” Carano’s departure in February 2021 was a result of her social media activity, which garnered widespread controversy and led her to sue the companies for wrongful termination and sex discrimination in early 2024. A spokesperson for Lucasfilm confirmed the resolution of the lawsuit, stating that Carano was regarded with respect by her colleagues and had put in considerable effort to advance her skills while … Read more

Disney Tries to Ward off Legal Battle as Gina Carano Challenges Her Firing from The Mandalorian

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Los Angeles, CA – Actress Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney over her firing from the hit series “The Mandalorian” has prompted the entertainment giant to request its dismissal. Disney argues that Carano’s claims lack legal merit and fail to state a valid cause of action. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in “The Mandalorian,” filed the lawsuit in August, alleging that Disney breached her contract and unlawfully terminated her due to her conservative political views. However, Disney’s legal team is now arguing that Carano’s claims are baseless and should be dismissed by the … Read more

Former ‘Star Wars’ Actor Gina Carano Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Alleging Censorship and Discrimination

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Los Angeles, California – Gina Carano, a former actor in the “Star Wars” universe, has filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company over her firing nearly three years ago. Carano, known for her role as former Rebel trooper Cara Dune on the “Star Wars” television series “The Mandalorian,” was let go by Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm after making controversial posts on social media. Carano is seeking to be rehired by Disney and Lucasfilm, claiming that her termination was due to her right-wing, conservative views. In a post announcing the lawsuit, Carano stated, “I was being … Read more