Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit Against Disney Over Mandalorian Firing

Actress Gina Carano has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after being fired from the Star Wars spin-off, *The Mandalorian*, in 2021. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune, was dismissed after making controversial comments comparing being a Republican in the U.S. to being a Jew during the Holocaust. Following the firing, Carano filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination and sexual discrimination, arguing that two male co-stars who made similar statements faced no penalties. She sought $75,000 in damages and requested to be recast in the series. The details of the settlement remain undisclosed, but Carano expressed satisfaction with the outcome and thanked Elon Musk for financially supporting her case. Musk had offered funding after Carano’s lawsuit gained attention. Lucasfilm, in its statement, indicated that they are open to future collaborations with Carano, acknowledging her positive relationships with directors and co-stars during her time on *The Mandalorian*. Carano, a former MMA fighter, has been outspoken on various political issues, including anti-mask views during the COVID-19 pandemic and unverified claims of voter fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.