Gina Carano, former MMA fighter and actress, recently discussed her ongoing legal battle with Disney and Lucasfilm with The Hollywood Reporter. Carano, known for her role in “The Mandalorian” as Cara Dune, alleges unfavourable treatment and severe harassment by the studio executives.
Key Takeaways:
– Former MMA fighter turned actress Gina Carano shared her ongoing experiences with legal challenges against Disney and Lucasfilm.
– Carano claimed she was harassed and defamed by both entertainment companies for refusing to align with their viewpoints.
– Gina Carano seeks $75,000, plus punitive damages from Lucasfilm for wrongful termination and sex discrimination.
– Carano’s aim is to clear her name rather than focusing on monetary gain.
– Her relationship with “The Mandalorian” co-star Pedro Pascal remained strong, despite allegations of her being homophobic and transphobic.
Open Offer from Elon Musk provokes Carano
Following Elon Musk’s declaration that he would cover any legal expenses related to lawsuits where the defendant’s free speech is obstructed, Carano decided to accept the offer. The actress believes that Disney and Lucasfilm unfairly persecuted her due to her refusal to conform to their attitudes and ideologies.
Claiming Wrongful Discharge and Gender Discrimination
Carano firmly maintains that the alleged witchhunt against her is gender-biased. She noted that her male counterparts on the show were not equally reprimanded for expressing similar views against the right-wing individuals. The actress is now seeking $75,000, along with punitive damages from Lucasfilm following the accusations of wrongful termination and sex discrimination.
Disney’s Response and Carano’s Reaction
When asked to comment on the legal issues brewing between him and Carano, Disney’s Bob Iger succinctly replied, “None.” The actress diplomatically responded, “That was a wise answer. I think he’s a very smart man… and I think just by saying the simple word he said, was wisdom.” Carano expressed her respect for the way Iger aptly handled the situation during his recent CNBC interview.
Strong Support from Co-Star Pedro Pascal
Carano also emphasized her close friendship with Pedro Pascal, her co-star from “The Mandalorian.” Despite Carano facing accusations of homophobia and transphobia, Pascal, who is an open supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has a trans sister, has remained supportive. Pascal remained supportive even after the death of their co-star, Carl Weathers. Carano shared, “He knows 1,000 percent I’m not homophobic or transphobic … and it was beautiful. One thing he did say was, ‘Thank you. You and Carl Weathers have always been protectors.’ ”
Carano’s Aspiration for Peace and Name Clearance
Gina Carano stated her goal amidst the legal turmoil is to find peace and to clear her name. She feels unjustly grouped with extremist factions she has no intentions of associating herself with. She mentioned, “I’m thinking about finally being healthier and having this monkey off my back and telling my story and just getting on with my life.”
This article is based on an original report by JoBlo which can be found [here](https://www.joblo.com/gina-carano-disney-lawsuit-2/).
