Years after the infamous controversy surrounding Gina Carano‘s shocking comments that led to Disney firing her from the Star Wars spin-off, The Mandalorian, it seems there is a chance now that Carano could return to the franchise again. Here is why fans think so.
Could Star Wars Rangers of the New Republic series happen with Gina Carano?
Gina Carano played a very compelling character, Cara Dune, in the Star Wars universe. She was fired from The Mandalorian and written out in the third season for her right-wing opinions that she expressed on social media. This became a topic of severe scrutiny at the time.
Carano filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm for her firing, with even Elon Musk stepping in to support her. Years after the incident, Disney and Lucasfilm have finally settled the lawsuit. While the exact terms of the settlement are not public, the studios released a statement after the firing.
“With this lawsuit concluded, we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in the near future.” the statement read. “We have reached an agreement with Gina Carano to resolve the issues in her pending lawsuit against the companies. Ms. Carano was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect,” it added.
This hints that Lucasfilm is ready to work with Gina Carano. She was reportedly set to lead the Rangers of the New Republic spin-off in the franchise before she was fired. So now, that seems the most plausible spin-off where Carano could return.
Moreover, reports claimed that there were many Star Wars projects in development. So if Disney and Lucasfilm want to bring Carano back, there may be plenty of opportunities in the future.
So, while there are chances that Gina Carano could return to the Star Wars franchise after her legal battle has ended, there is still no confirmation of the same. There is also the factor of the fandom. Many fans turned against her when her comments surfaced online. So, Disney may yet have to consider the decision to cast her. More details about this should arrive soon.
