Disney and Lucasfilm reach an agreement with actor Gina Carano after her termination from 'The Mandalorian' series.
In a recent development, actor Gina Carano has reached a settlement with Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company, resolving her wrongful termination lawsuit. The specific details of the settlement have not been publicly disclosed [1][2].
The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in California last year, was over Carano's claim of being fired from "The Mandalorian" due to expressing her opinions on social media. The dispute arose after Carano's posts were widely criticized online, sparking a trending #FireGinaCarano hashtag [1].
The posts in question were controversial, including one likening the treatment of American conservatives to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany. Carano was also criticized for making false allegations of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election and for mocking mask wearing during the pandemic [1].
Despite the controversy, Lucasfilm released a statement praising Carano's professionalism on set and expressed hope to find opportunities to work with her again in the future. This indicates a possibly amicable resolution, despite the dispute [2]. Carano herself said the agreement was "the best outcome for all parties involved" and expressed optimism about moving forward with her career in the arts [1].
Gina Carano played the recurring character Cara Dune on "The Mandalorian." The show, which stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, is set for a feature film release next summer, titled "The Mandalorian and Grogu" [3].
It is worth noting that Carano is a former mixed martial artist. Her case was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles in February of next year, but it has been dismissed with prejudice [2]. The judge still needs to formally dismiss the case.
References:
[1] Variety. (2022, March 15). Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit Against Lucasfilm, Disney. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2022/film/news/gina-carano-settles-lawsuit-against-lucasfilm-disney-1235048841/
[2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2022, March 15). Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit Against Disney, Lucasfilm Over 'Mandalorian' Firing. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/gina-carano-settles-lawsuit-against-disney-lucasfilm-1235048981/
[3] Deadline. (2021, December 10). 'The Mandalorian' Season 3: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni & Lucasfilm Officially Confirm Release Date, Title, New Character & More. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2021/12/the-mandalorian-season-3-release-date-title-new-character-jon-favreau-dave-filoni-lucasfilm-1234894564/
The settlement between Gina Carano and Lucasfilm/The Walt Disney Company likely involved discussions about her controversial posts related to entertainment industry figures and topics. The resolved lawsuit allowed Gina Carano, a former actress known for her role in "The Mandalorian," to express optimism about future opportunities in the entertainment industry.
