In this episode, we dive into the surprising settlement between Gina Carano and Disney/Lucasfilm that wrapped up in early August 2025. Fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 over controversial social media posts—most notably, a comparison involving the Holocaust—Carano sued for wrongful termination, backed by Elon Musk through his platform, X

Fast forward to August 7th (or 8th, depending on your time zone): Carano and Disney settled the lawsuit. Both parties publicly expressed positivity—Carano called it “the best outcome for all parties involved,” while Lucasfilm commented that she was “always well respected,” and they’re open to working together in the future

We’ll unpack what this means for Carano’s career and whether this paves the way for her return to the Star Wars universe. Could Cara Dune make a comeback? What could her role look like if she does—and under what circumstances might Disney and Lucasfilm bring her back into the fold? We’ll explore fan reactions, industry context, and what this precedent-setting settlement might signal about “cancel culture,” corporate values, and creative expression

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In this exclusive episode of The Flannel Wizard, we sit down with, Mike Charles, the official stand-in for Rick Flag on the set of Superman (2025). That’s right—we’re talking to someone inside the new DCU reboot, and he’s sharing insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and some wild theories about where the DC Universe might be headed.

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We discuss:

• What it’s like working on the Superman (2025) set
• Why Rick Flag might have a future in the DCU
• How this version of Superman feels very different from past iterations
• And a few fan-fueled theories you won’t want to miss

Whether you're here for speculation, casting hints, or just a cool peek behind the curtain, this episode has it all.

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In this episode of The Flannel Wizard, we're diving straight into the latest Star Wars discourse as The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson breaks his silence once again—and this time, he’s throwing shade at the prequels while doubling down on his love for The Last Jedi.

Join us as we unpack:

• Rian Johnson’s newest comments about the Star Wars prequels
• His unapologetic defense of The Last Jedi years after its release
• Why fans are still so divided on both trilogies
• And whether it’s time to finally call a truce in the Star Wars fandom wars

From Midichlorians to Holdo maneuvers, we cover it all in a fiery, fun, and honest conversation about what it means to be a Star Wars fan in 2025.

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