Gina Carano and Pedro Pascal have not spoken in more than 2 years
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- Gina Carano and Pedro Pascal haven’t spoken in over two years. Her talk with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau offers new hope.
Update on Gina Carano and The Mandalorian
After teasing a possible return to the Star Wars universe, Gina Carano, the former The Mandalorian actress, has acknowledged that she and her former co-star Pedro Pascal have not spoken to each other in more than two years. Carano recently had a conversation with Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni and The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau, which took place after the settlement of her lawsuit with Disney.
The conversation with Filoni and Favreau
The conversation took place in January 2026, with Carano describing it as a "really nice" interaction. While she did not confirm whether a return as Cara Dune was discussed during the meeting, it now appears the door is open for a possible comeback. Carano said she has always respected Filoni and Favreau, which helped her navigate the difficult events of the past few years.
The context of Carano's departure
Gina Carano was fired by Disney in February 2021 over controversial social media posts. Since then, there has been plenty of speculation about her future in the Star Wars universe, especially given the intense reactions from the fanbase. In her recent comments, however, Carano appears to signal a changed stance from Disney, with the company now saying it is looking for ways to work with her again.
Timeline
February 2021: Gina Carano is fired from The Mandalorian over social media posts.
February 2024: Carano and Pascal last speak after the death of Carl Weathers.
January 2026: Carano meets with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau after settling her lawsuit with Disney.
Future possibilities
The exact details around Carano's potential return remain unclear. While the future of The Mandalorian as a series is uncertain, there are rumors of an upcoming film titled Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. That could give Carano a chance to reprise her role as Cara Dune, depending on how the film develops.
The future of Pedro Pascal's character and the broader Star Wars storylines also remain up for discussion, with fans waiting for key plot threads to be wrapped up, such as the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. As the franchise tries to strike a balance, there is hope that the situation between Carano and Pascal will improve in the coming months.
In the meantime, fans still have only a fragmented picture of whether Disney will make an official offer for Carano's return. The coming period should make it clearer how relationships within this iconic franchise will develop.
