Disney resolves legal dispute with 'The Mandalorian' actor Gina Carano
Disney and Lucasfilm have reached a settlement with actress Gina Carano, resolving her lawsuit over her termination from the hit Star Wars spinoff series, The Mandalorian. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court last year, alleged that Carano's dismissal was in violation of California law due to her political views.
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but both parties agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, preventing its refiling. This means that the case is now concluded and cannot be brought before a court again.
The controversy surrounding Carano's termination arose from her controversial social media posts, which were deemed antisemitic by Lucasfilm. In a statement, a Lucasfilm spokesperson acknowledged that Carano was always well respected by her colleagues but stated that her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities were abhorrent and unacceptable.
Disney, too, has expressed interest in working with Carano again in the future. In a statement, the company acknowledged that Carano was "always well respected" by her colleagues and expressed hope for future opportunities to work together. Carano herself posted a message referencing truth and freedom after the settlement was announced.
The lawsuit had included arguments about Disney's right to dissociate from Carano's statements, and her firing had drawn public attention, including support from figures like Elon Musk.
Carano expressed gratitude for the support she received throughout her life and career and invited her supporters to join her as she moves onto the next chapter in her career. She also expressed hope for future collaborations in the arts.
This settlement marks the conclusion of the legal conflict but does not reveal Disney reversing its previous reasons for the firing. No further details about future collaborations or the settlement terms between Carano and Disney and Lucasfilm were disclosed.
In the wake of the settlement between Disney, Lucasfilm, and actress Gina Carano, discussions about potential future collaborations in the arts have arisen. Disney publicly expressed hope for such opportunities with Carano, indicating a possible reconciliation in the realm of entertainment. Despite the controversial circumstances surrounding Carano's termination from The Mandalorian, her career in celebrity-led entertainment may not be entirely extinguished.
