Former actress Gina Carano is suing Disney for her firing from The Mandalorian, a popular Star Wars series on Disney+. The lawsuit, which is bankrolled by Elon Musk, includes a demand for Carano to be rehired to the show. The suit stems from controversial comments made by Carano on Twitter, including transphobic remarks and comparing persecuted Republicans to Jews in World War II.
Despite the unusual nature of the lawsuit, a judge has declined to dismiss the case, meaning it will move forward. The judge ruled that Disney, as a for-profit corporation, does not have the right to dictate actors’ moral characteristics. Disney claimed that Carano’s comments, particularly one comparing criticism of conservatives to the Holocaust, were the reason for her firing. However, the judge stated that Disney did not provide evidence to support their claim that they retain actors based on certain moral traits.
The lawsuit is now in limbo, with the possibility of going to trial or Disney settling with Carano. Carano’s claim includes a request to be rehired on the show and receive damages of at least $75,000. It is uncertain if Disney will take the case to court, but the idea of rehiring Carano only to kill off her character immediately has been speculated. Carano’s career has been negatively impacted by the controversy, as she has now turned to starring in conservative-funded films such as Terror on the Prairie and My Son Hunter, loosely based on Hunter Biden.
The case raises questions about whether Carano’s career damage is due to her own actions or Disney’s overreach in firing her. The fact that the lawsuit has gotten this far has surprised many, with the outcome uncertain. Carano’s lawsuit against Disney marks a unique case in the entertainment industry, with implications for how corporations handle controversies involving their employees. The outcome of the lawsuit could have far-reaching consequences for both Carano and Disney, and it is a story that will continue to unfold.
