Actress Gina Carano Files Lawsuit Against Disney Alleging Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

In a statement posted on Twitter, Carano revealed that she is being supported by Elon Musk in her lawsuit against Disney. Musk had previously pledged to support Twitter users who faced workplace discrimination due to their activity on the social media platform. Carano expressed her gratitude to Musk for his support.

Twisted Words and Smear Campaign: Carano’s Allegations of Bullying and Discrimination

Carano claims that her words were consistently twisted to demonize and dehumanize her as an alt-right wing extremist. She believes that there was a bullying smear campaign aimed at silencing and destroying her. Carano also alleges that her male co-stars were allowed to speak without harassment or termination, while she was not afforded the same freedom of speech.

Controversial Social Media Posts: The Catalyst for Carano’s Termination

Following a series of controversial social media posts, Carano was fired by Lucasfilm, a Disney-owned company, in 2021. One particular Instagram post, which she later deleted, drew backlash as she compared being a Republican in the modern day to being Jewish during the Holocaust. She also faced criticism for posts suggesting that the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen and for seemingly mocking the practice of adding pronouns in social media bios.

The Demands and Fallout: GLAAD Meeting, Public Apology, and Post-Termination Smear Campaign

The complaint states that Disney required Carano to meet with representatives from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD) and demanded a public apology, which she refused to provide. The lawsuit alleges that Disney engaged in a post-termination smear campaign against her.

Seeking Remedies: Reinstatement, Compensation, and Lost Opportunities

Carano’s lawsuit seeks various remedies, including being rehired to play Cara Dune on The Mandalorian without any loss of pay or benefits. She also seeks compensatory damages, including back pay from the date of her firing until reinstatement, as well as compensation for her promised role in the canceled Star Wars series, Rangers of the New Republic.

The Impact and Future: Carano’s Role in The Mandalorian and Rangers of the New Republic

Gina Carano’s character, Cara Dune, was a prominent figure in The Mandalorian for two seasons before her termination. It was reported that she was intended to be a lead character in the planned series, Rangers of the New Republic, which was ultimately scrapped. Disney has not yet responded to requests for comment on the lawsuit.