Disney and ‘Mandalorian’ Actress Agree to End Firing Lawsuit

Walt Disney Co. and “The Mandalorian” actress Gina Carano agreed to end federal litigation over allegations she was written off the “Star Wars” spin-off due to her political posts on social media.

The parties filed a notice that they permanently agreed to end the case Thursday in the US District Court for the Central District of California. The filing didn’t include settlement terms, and representatives for both parties didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

The case tested the intersection of California employment law and the First Amendment.

Lawyers for Disney argued its casting decisions were protected First Amendment activity, and that Carano’s speech, which the company called antisemitic and transphobic, impacted the company’s expression through the show. Carano argued a unique state labor law protects her right to be politically active outside of work without retaliation.

Elon Musk financed the lawsuit after offering in August 2024 to provide legal representation for people who said they were fired over their posts on X. Carano thanked him in a Thursday statement posted to the platform.

“I have come to an agreement with Disney/Lucasfilm @disney @Lucasfilm which I believe is the best outcome for all parties involved,” Carano said in her post. “I hope this brings some healing to the force.”

Schaerr Jaffe LLP represents Carano. O’Melveny and Myers LLP represents Walt Disney Co., Lucasfilm Ltd. and Huckleberry Industries US Inc.

The case is Carano v. Walt Disney, C.D. Cal., No. 24-cv-1009, 8/7/25.