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Carano's Star Wars Comeback Amidst Controversy
17 May
Summary
- Gina Carano returns to fighting nearly 17 years later.
- She was fired from 'The Mandalorian' for controversial posts.
- Carano settled a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney.
Mixed martial artist Gina Carano is set to return to competition nearly 17 years after her last fight, scheduled to face Ronda Rousey on May 16. During her hiatus from fighting, Carano established an acting career, appearing in films like 'Haywire' and 'Fast and the Furious 6.'
Her role as Cara Dune in the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian' gained significant attention. However, Lucasfilm terminated her contract in early 2021 following a series of controversial social media posts. These posts included remarks about COVID-19 mandates, allegations of 2020 election fraud, and a comparison of Republican treatment to that of Jews in Nazi Germany.
After her firing, Carano became a figurehead for some supporters and starred in films distributed by 'The Daily Wire' and Breitbart News. In 2025, she settled a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney, a case that was reportedly funded by Elon Musk.
Despite her departure, Carano has engaged in discussions with 'The Mandalorian' creators, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, as recently as early 2026. Lucasfilm acknowledged looking forward to potential future collaborations in their 2024 settlement statement. The future of her character, Cara Dune, in upcoming Star Wars projects like 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' remains uncertain, though recent developments suggest possible avenues for collaboration.
