Disney Responds to Gina Carano, Declaring They’ve Had Enough

Gina Carano rose to global prominence through her role alongside Pedro Pascal in ‘The Mandalorian,’ where the character was tailor-made for her, becoming one of the series’ most beloved figures. However, Carano was ultimately dismissed by Disney, and her character was written out of the show, sparking a significant online controversy.

The reasons behind her departure are well-documented: Disney chose not to renew her contract primarily due to her political and ideological views, which clashed with Disney’s policies. This included her outspoken stance against woke culture, among other controversial statements. Consequently, her character was removed from ‘The Mandalorian,’ and the series continued without her.

Carano has initiated legal action against Disney, seeking reinstatement or compensation. However, she has also repeatedly criticized her former employer, prompting Disney to respond assertively. The company filed a motion to dismiss, addressing Carano’s statements which they deemed excessive.

The feud between Carano and Disney has been one of the most intense in recent memory. While Disney initially responded diplomatically, Carano has been outspoken, attracting significant public attention. As previously noted, this has culminated in a legal battle.

Recently, however, it appears Disney has reached its limit. Carano’s provocative statements, including inappropriate comparisons to the Holocaust, have compelled Disney to respond more assertively. The company has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in the California Central District federal court, citing the following reasons:

“Carano’s decision to publicly trivialize the Holocaust by comparing criticism of political conservatives to the annihilation of millions of Jewish people — notably, not ‘thousands’ — was the final straw for Disney. (…) Disney had enough.”

Source: USA Today

They have grounded their motion on the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, asserting the following:

Just as a newspaper is entitled to broad deference in choosing which writers to employ to express its editorial positions, a creative production enterprise is entitled to broad deference in deciding which performers to employ to express its artistic messages. (…) As Carano’s own fame rose with her character’s, Carano began engaging with show fans and the public in a manner that, in Disney’s view, came to distract from and undermine Disney’s own expressive efforts.”

Source: USA Today

We’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds. Typically, such lawsuits are resolved through out-of-court settlements, but that outcome hinges on Disney potentially conceding some points in Carano’s motion—an unlikely scenario at present. It’s also improbable that Carano will withdraw her suit. Nevertheless, stay tuned with us for all the latest updates on the case.

Got thoughts to share? Drop them in the comments below!

Liked this article? Join the community on Reddit for the latest Marvel & DC news!