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Q: I saw that some reporter was complaining there aren’t any female characters in the new “Star Wars” TV series, ”The Mandalorian.” However, I was watching it and thought they had some great strong women. I was especially impressed with the actress who plays Cara Dune. Has she acted before? – L.L.
A: Gina Carano, who plays Rebel soldier Cara Dune on the new Disney+ series ”The Mandalorian,” has expressed how appreciative she is to be part of the ”’Star Wars’ family,” as she puts it. She was hardly an unknown, however, when she got the role. Carano was a very successful MMA fighter before landing roles in ”Fast & Furious 6,” ”Deadpool” and most recently with Robert De Niro in the movie ”Heist.”
Gina Carano (Depositphotos photo)
The incident you mention about a backlash was started by Anita Sarkeesian, an online critic of the gaming industry. After seeing the first episodes of “The Mandalorian” she tweeted, “Is there not a single female speaking character in the first episode?” She later learned she was wrong and that there was, in fact, a female character in the premiere and in subsequent episodes, including Carano. The third episode also was directed by a woman, Deborah Chow.
Q: Is there any news on when the new season of “Fargo” will begin? It’s been a really long time since the last one. – P.T.
A: Yes, I agree it’s been a long gap between the third and upcoming fourth season of “Fargo.” Each season of the FX series has a new plot, and new actors and characters. The first starred Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton and was set during the early 2000s. The second season was even better, in my opinion, and starred Kirsten Dunst and Ted Danson. It was set in the late 1970s. The third season is probably most fans’ least favorite but was still quite compelling and had stellar acting with Ewan McGregor in a dual role.
In 2017, it was announced that the next season of “Fargo” wouldn’t air until 2020. That’s because the show’s creator, Noah Hawley, was focusing on other projects, including the Marvel series “Legion.” Hopefully it will be worth the wait. The upcoming installment will be set in Kansas City in 1950 and will star Chris Rock and Timothy Olyphant. No premiere date has been announced, but it began filming last October in Chicago.
Q: How is wrestler Roman Reigns doing since he was diagnosed with leukemia not too long ago? Is he back to wrestling? – S.B.
A: Yes, Joe Anoa’i, who goes by the name Roman Reigns when he’s in the ring for the WWE, was diagnosed with leukemia last year for the second time. The first time was in college at Georgia Tech. Fortunately, he was able to go into remission after just a few months of treatment, and as of last February he’s been in good health. Anoa’i is back wrestling, and hopefully cancer isn’t an opponent he’ll ever face again.
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