Gina Carano's Comeback: Hollywood Exit to MMA Ring

Former Mandalorian star Gina Carano is rebuilding her career with an upcoming MMA bout against Ronda Rousey in Los Angeles on May 16, under Most Valuable Promotions, after her 2021 Lucasfilm firing and a confidential Disney settlement. She describes a transformation from a period of prediabetes, depression and pain to athletic training in Las Vegas, aided by a recent Zoom with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, and she plans to pursue acting again with new projects while seeking a more peaceful chapter for the Star Wars universe. The fight also serves as a potential bridge for reconciliation within the fanbase, though Carano won’t confirm a Star Wars return.