Carano admits two-year silence with pascal amidst star wars return speculation
Gina Carano has finally addressed the frosty relationship with former ‘The Mandalorian’ co-star Pedro Pascal, revealing they haven’t spoken in over two years – a surprising admission as whispers of a potential return to the Star Wars universe continue to swirl.
A cold shoulder: the pascal-carano divide
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress confirmed the lengthy silence, stating simply, “Me and Pedro don’t keep in touch.” The revelation follows a recent conversation with Lucasfilm leaders Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, facilitated after the resolution of her legal battle with Disney. While Carano remained tight-lipped about whether her beloved character, Cara Dune, might be making a comeback, the exchange reportedly opened the door to possibilities – a stark contrast to the circumstances surrounding her initial firing.
Reconciliation and a ‘remarkable’ shift
Carano emphasized the importance of that January call, describing it as “let’s touch base.” She praised Filoni and Favreau, stating, “Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni were two people that I always respected, and we had a great relationship. And even during everything that was happening, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau were never the bad guys to me.” She added, “I won’t really disclose any of that, but I will say that for me, it was an important conversation. To Zoom, to see each other, to mend whatever, to make sure everybody was good. And everybody was good.”
Disney’s reconsideration
Carano doubled down on the notion that Disney's stance had dramatically shifted. She highlighted the significant difference between the company's initial, harsh statement and their recent expressions of interest in future collaborations. “It’s such a remarkable contrast from that first very horrendous statement that they had put out years earlier,” she asserted. “That speaks leagues.” The potential for Cara Dune's return represents a substantial turnaround, particularly given the challenges Carano faced following her controversial social media posts.
Future uncertain, mandalorian’s fate tied to the big screen
The practicalities of Carano’s return remain shrouded in speculation. While a direct reprisal in future ‘The Mandalorian’ seasons appears unlikely – with the focus now firmly on the upcoming Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu film – the success of that project will undoubtedly influence the potential for a larger team-up. Filoni’s original plans for a sprawling ensemble Star Wars movie seem to have been scaled back, but the possibility of integrating characters like Boba Fett and Ahsoka’s crew into a future installment hasn’t been entirely extinguished.
Fan tensions and a ‘never-ending war’
Carano concluded by reflecting on the divisive nature of the Star Wars fandom. “I would really like to see all of this turmoil within the Star Wars fandom kind of come to an end,” she said. “It just feels like it’s a never-ending war.” Despite the lingering tensions and the two-year silence, the conversation with Filoni and Favreau undeniably represents a tentative step toward a possible reconciliation, and perhaps, a return for Cara Dune.