Gina Carano takes legal action against Disney: Here’s what you need to know
Gina Carano takes legal action against Disney: Here’s what you need to know. Carano returns to the center of the news due to a new lawsuit with The Walt Disney Company.
By Megan Sauer
Gina Carano returned to the center of the news thanks to an unexpected announcement today. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress will sue The Walt Disney Company with the help of Elon Musk, as confirmed by the magnate through the renowned news outlet.
Let us remember that the former actress of The Mandalorian has a very negative history with the company after she was fired in 2021 from The Mandalorian, the successful Disney Plus series.
Why was Gina Carano fired from The Mandalorian?
Carano left the series due to a series of controversies generated by her comments on social media.
The actress was criticized for publications in which she compared the current political situation in the United States with the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust, as well as for sharing conspiracy theories and controversial messages about the COVID-19 pandemic.
These statements caused great outrage among fans of the series and generated pressure on Lucasfilm, the producer of The Mandalorian, to take action.
In the face of public pressure and concerns about the negative impact on the franchise’s image, Lucasfilm announced that Gina Carano would not continue in The Mandalorian or in future projects from the company.
What did Gina Carano say against The Walt Disney Company?
Through her profile on X (formerly Twitter), Gina Carano wrote some words against the immense conglomerate:
After my 20 years of building a career from scratch, and during former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s regime, Lucasfilm made this statement on Twitter, bidding farewell to The Mandalorian: ‘Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future.
However, her social media posts denigrating people for their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable.’ […]
I never even used aggressive language. I shared thought-provoking quotes, images, memes, and occasionally used my own words, not with aggression but with respect and some occasional comedy to keep the mood light in dark times.”
Carano vs. Disney
Elon Musk will drive the demand for Gina through X Corp, his company. According to the mogul, not only will he support Carano, but all those who have been discriminated against by Disney due to their online activities are also welcome.
It is worth mentioning that the actress has already filed the lawsuit in a California court, asserting that she was harassed by Disney leaders by refusing to follow the guidelines of conduct expected by the company on political issues.
Why has The Mandalorian achieved such good comments?
The Mandalorian has achieved notable success due to several key factors.
First and foremost, the series has been praised for its ability to capture the spirit and aesthetic of the Star Wars universe, appealing to both long-time fans and a new generation of viewers.
Its focus on episodic storytelling, combined with elements of western and adventure, has created a fresh and exciting experience for audiences.
Furthermore, the introduction of Grogu has generated a cultural phenomenon in its own right, generating a great deal of interest and attention around the series.
