As a gamer who has been following the ongoing saga of Gina Carano versus Disney and Lucasfilm, I can’t help but feel like I’m watching a dramatic turn in a blockbuster movie. It’s a tale of power, politics, and the blurred lines between art and activism.
Approximately three years ago, Lucasfilm ended their relationship with Gina Carano following contentious social media posts she made. Since then, Carano has spoken about her time at Disney-owned Lucasfilm, and in February 2024, she filed a lawsuit against Disney. The legal case is still being contested, but it appears that the trial set for next year could see a shift as Pedro Pascal, Carano’s former co-star, and other prominent figures may now be called to testify.
In legal documents filed by both Gina Carano and Lucasfilm, several significant figures from Disney have been identified as potential witnesses that might testify in court. On the Star Wars front, Pedro Pascal (Din Djarin), Jon Favreau (series creator), Kathleen Kennedy (president of Lucasfilm), and Lynnne Hale (publicity chief) were all mentioned. According to The Hollywood Reporter, other notable names on this list include Bob Chapek, the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and Bear Gryllis, a TV personality who hosted Carano on an episode of his reality series, Running Wild.
Each person named in the documents had some sort of professional or personal relationship with the ex-Cara Dune actress. Jon Favreau and Kathleen Kennedy were her bosses during her time on The Mandalorian (a popular show for Disney+ subscribers). Additionally, she worked alongside the actor who originally played Djarin during the first two seasons of the show. Lastly, Bob Chapek was in charge at Disney when the Fast & Furious 6 actress was let go.
The trade additionally discloses that the legal documents outline disputed aspects in the case, including: First, if Gina Carano was indeed contractually bound during her termination in February 2021; second, whether she experienced fair treatment concerning her social media behavior compared to her male counterparts on set. Notably, Carano has previously discussed her controversial online presence.
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Currently, Ms. Carano is taking legal action against Disney and Lucasfilm, claiming unfair treatment and wrongful dismissal. In addition, she’s asking for $75,000 in punitive damages and is requesting a court order that could require her previous employers to replace her on the Star Wars series. Carano’s lawsuit has Elon Musk, a well-known businessman, as one of its supporters. He’s providing financial backing with the help of Joe Benarroch, X’s chief of business operations. Carano argues that she was let go because of her conservative views expressed on social media. She feels this is inconsistent with Pascal and some others expressing liberal opinions online.
In response to the lawsuit, Disney defended its actions by asserting their right under the First Amendment to separate their artistic messages from Carano’s political views. The company’s legal documents hinted that they had long felt it necessary to end their association with Carano following a post she made, which seemed to equate being criticized for one’s politics with the Holocaust-era persecution of Jewish people.
Gina Carano has been open about the ongoing lawsuit with her former colleagues and admitted it’s embarrassing for such a public dispute. She also addressed media speculation about her potential return to The Mandalorian, although the future remains uncertain. As of now, Carano is scheduled for court on September 25, 2025, and it’s yet to be determined if Pedro Pascal and other parties will be required to testify before that date.
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2024-07-31 19:37