Carano Confirms Conversations with Lucasfilm Co-CEO Dave Filoni and The Mandalorian Director Jon Favreau

Gina Carano has confirmed she spoke with Lucasfilm’s new co-CEO Dave Filoni and longtime collaborator Jon Favreau following the settlement of her wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney.

The conversation took place via Zoom after the legal dispute was resolved, with Carano describing the interaction as positive and productive. She noted that Filoni, who is assuming leadership of Lucasfilm, and Favreau, director of The Mandalorian and The Mandalorian & Grogu, engaged in a natural continuation of their prior working relationship.

Carano shared details of the exchange during an interview with Ariel Helwani, stating: “I’ve already had a conversation with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. We got onto a Zoom call. It was really nice. Dave is taking over as CEO of Star Wars. We didn’t miss a beat. Jon Favreau got on Zoom and was really funny. He was like so; where did we leave off?”

The discussion centered on her character Cara Dune, who had been written off The Mandalorian after Carano’s 2021 departure amid controversy over social media posts. At the time of her exit, Carano was positioned to remain a major supporting character, with reports indicating potential involvement in a proposed “Rangers of the New Republic” spinoff series that was later scrapped.

Carano’s lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, filed in 2024 on grounds of alleged wrongful termination, was settled in late 2025. Disney’s public statement at the time included a note expressing interest in identifying future opportunities to work with Carano, suggesting openness to reconciliation.

While no official announcement has been made regarding her return to the Star Wars franchise, Carano indicated that the tone of the conversation left the door open for potential future collaboration. She emphasized that no animosity remained between the parties and that the dialogue reflected mutual respect.

The outcome of these discussions remains unresolved, with Carano noting that no formal plans have been established. However, the exchange marks the first direct communication between her and Lucasfilm leadership since the legal settlement, signaling a possible shift in their professional relationship after years of public estrangement.

As of April 24, 2026, Carano continues to pursue other professional endeavors, including an upcoming scheduled appearance in a combat sports event on Netflix set for May 16, 2026, where she is slated to face Ronda Rousey.

Neither Lucasfilm nor Disney has issued additional public commentary on the nature or implications of Carano’s recent conversations with Filoni and Favreau. Any future developments regarding her potential involvement in Star Wars projects would require formal announcements from the companies involved.

The renewed dialogue occurs amid broader leadership transitions at Lucasfilm, with Dave Filoni assuming expanded executive responsibilities alongside Jon Favreau, who remains a key creative figure in the Star Wars universe through his work on multiple series and films.

For now, the conversation represents a notable development in the ongoing narrative surrounding Carano’s relationship with the franchise, though no concrete steps toward reintegration into official Star Wars storytelling have been confirmed.