Disney delivered crushing blow in Gina Carano lawsuit over Mandalorian firing
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a section of the lawsuit titled “Social Media Posts from Carano’s Co-Stars”, Carano questioned Disney and Lucasfilm’s lack of response to posts shared on X/Twitter by her former co-star Pascal, with whom she previously claimed to reach an agreement with over their opposing beliefs. However, Defendants’ treatment of Carano stands in stark contrast to Defendants’ embrace of her male co- stars and other male employees, so the following examples are provided to demonstrate the discriminatory treatment Carano endured at the hands of Defendants.” Carano’s lawyers then cited posts in which Pascal supported Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights, stating: “On June 27, 2020, Pascal posted two Disney-owned Muppet characters, Bert and Ernie, as activists waving a transgender and LGBTQ+ pride flag and promoting ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Defund the Police’.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Gina Carano is suing Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful dismissal Another post shared in the lawsuit shows Pascal comparing Donald Trump to Hitler. His employment was not terminated, and Defendants made no public statements about his social media posts, much less refer to them as ‘abhorrent’.” Carano is seeking a court order that would force Lucasfilm to recast her and at least $75,000, plus punitive damages.
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