Gina Carano Provides Followers with an Update Related to her Disney Lawsuit
Gina Carano, the former MMA fighter turned actress, recently gave her followers some fresh news about her ongoing lawsuit against Disney. She’s been locked in a legal battle with the entertainment giant since early 2024, and things just took an interesting turn. Carano, best known for playing Cara Dune in the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian,’ is pushing forward with her case, and she’s not backing down.
The lawsuit stems from her firing in 2021 after she posted controversial opinions on social media. Disney cut ties with her, claiming her statements didn’t align with their values. Carano, however, argues she was unfairly targeted for her views, especially when compared to co-stars like Pedro Pascal, who’ve shared political takes without facing the same consequences. She’s suing for wrongful termination and discrimination, and she’s got some big support behind her—none other than Elon Musk, who’s funding the effort through his company X.
Here’s the latest scoop. Disney tried to get the case thrown out earlier this year, but a judge said no. Then, on October 16, 2024, they asked to appeal that decision right away to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals while also pausing the discovery process—you know, the part where both sides dig into the evidence. Carano dropped the update that the judge rejected Disney’s request. That means the case keeps moving, and she’s thrilled about it. Discovery is now on the table, which could reveal internal Disney emails or decisions about her exit.
UPDATE:
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) October 17, 2024
After the Judge DENIED Disneys request to DISMISS my case, Disney requested permission to immediately appeal that decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and delay all discovery while that appeal takes place.
Yesterday, October 16th, 2024 we learned that the… https://t.co/zEcR4pZcFw pic.twitter.com/v7xHVTCw8l
Carano made it clear she’s not in this for fun. She’d rather not be fighting in court, but she’s sticking to her guns because it’s tough, not because it’s easy. Her role as Cara Dune had her as a tough ex-Rebel soldier in ‘The Mandalorian,’ a show that kicked off the Star Wars TV boom on Disney+. She appeared in the first two seasons alongside Pascal’s helmeted bounty hunter and Carl Weathers’ Greef Karga before her departure.
The legal showdown is set to hit trial on September 29, 2025, unless they settle first. Carano’s not just after money—she wants her job back, too, asking the court to force Disney to bring her on board again. With Musk and her legal team in her corner, she’s grateful for the backup. She even gave a shoutout to her supporters on X, where she’s been vocal since the saga began.
This isn’t Carano’s first time in the spotlight. Before acting, she was a star in mixed martial arts, competing in high-profile fights and paving the way for women in the sport. Her shift to Hollywood included roles in films like ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Haywire,’ but ‘The Mandalorian’ put her on a bigger map. Now, as this case unfolds, we’re all waiting to see what comes next—will she get justice, or will Disney hold the line? Either way, Carano’s keeping us posted.