Actress Gina Carano has reached a resolution in her legal dispute against Disney and Lucasfilm, marking the end of her tumultuous exit from the Star Wars spin-off, "The Mandalorian." Terminated from the Disney+ series in 2021, her departure stemmed from controversial remarks likening being a Republican in contemporary America to the plight of Jews during the Holocaust. Carano, a former MMA champion who portrayed Cara Dune, broke the news of the settlement on X, penning, "May this settlement bring a semblance of healing to the force."
Details of the confidential agreement remain undisclosed, but it arrives on the heels of substantial support and financial backing from Elon Musk. Carano hailed the settlement as the "most beneficial conclusion for all concerned parties," expressing her eagerness to "turn the page and embark on fresh horizons." She also extended heartfelt gratitude to Musk, disclosing that though they had never met, he had generously intervened, performing a "Good Samaritan act by funding my legal battle." Her message concluded with a cheerful, "Indeed, I'm smiling."
Initially, Carano had filed suit for alleged wrongful dismissal and sexual discrimination, contending that male co-stars who made comparable postings faced no repercussions. She sought $75,000 (£60,000) in compensatory damages and reinstatement in the beloved series. In 2021, Lucasfilm had decried her statements for "diminishing individuals based on their cultural and religious identities."
Post-settlement, Lucasfilm issued a statement expressing its openness to "exploring future collaborations." The production house remembered Carano as "someone who was consistently held in high regard by her directors, co-stars, and crew. She diligently honed her craft while treating her colleagues with warmth and respect."
Carano, a former mixed martial arts fighter, has previously courted controversy by mocking mask mandates amid the COVID-19 pandemic and making unfounded allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 US presidential election, which Joe Biden won against Donald Trump.
