Gina Carano files lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm
On Tuesday, former MMA fighter Gina Carano has filed a lawsuit in California federal court against both Disney and Lucasfilm.
“Conviction” Carano is claiming discrimination and wrongful termination after she was fired from her role on Star Wars series The Mandalorian.
In February 2021 was released from her role and the now 41-year-old actress alleged that she was fired for voicing right-wing opinions on social media.
She is seeking a court order that would force Lucasfilm to recast her in the role she played as Cara Dune in the first two seasons of the series.
Last August, X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk wrote, “If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill.”
It appears as if Musk will help fund the bill for the lawsuit according to a statement released today.
“As a sign of X Corp’s commitment to free speech, we’re proud to provide financial support for Gina Carano’s lawsuit, empowering her to seek vindication of her free speech rights on X and the ability to work without bullying, harassment, or discrimination,” Joe Benarroch, Twitter’s head of business operations, said.
Along with attempting to get her role back, Carano is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.
“Some of us have been unjustly singled out, harassed, persecuted and had our livelihoods stripped away because we dared to encourage conversation, asked questions, and refused to go along with the mob,” Carano said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I am honored that my case has been chosen to be supported by the company [X] that has been one of the last glimmers of hope for free speech in the world.”
