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Posted On: October 29th 2026, 01:42 am
Kathleen Kennedy Put in Charge of 2028 Olympics Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Apparently, overseeing one of the most divisive periods in Star Wars history is excellent preparation for organizing one of the world's biggest celebrations of unity.
Former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has been appointed Head of Ceremonies and Content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, placing the longtime Hollywood producer in a leadership role overseeing four major international ceremonies.
The announcement comes just months after Kennedy departed Lucasfilm, ending a 14-year tenure that saw Disney's Star Wars franchise experience increasingly divisive creative decisions, theatrical disappointments, and a seemingly endless parade of announced projects that never materialized.
Now, the woman who struggled to keep Star Wars fans united will help deliver ceremonies designed to bring the entire world together.
What could possibly go wrong?
Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over the Los Angeles Olympics
According to Variety, Kennedy is replacing former Disney executive Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for the 2028 Games.
Rice, who recently joined Netflix as its chief content officer, will remain involved with the Olympic ceremonies as an executive producer.
Kennedy will oversee the delivery of the opening and closing ceremonies for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, working alongside creative director Ben Winston and veteran Olympic producer Scott Givens.
In its official announcement, LA28 praised Kennedy's Hollywood credentials, highlighting her work on more than 70 feature films and projects that collectively earned 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins.LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman offered particularly enthusiastic praise for the appointment.
"Kathleen is a legend. She is one of Hollywood's all-time greats, with a rare gift for storytelling," Wasserman declared.
That assessment might receive a somewhat different reception among longtime Star Wars fans.
Kennedy also expressed excitement about the assignment, explaining that she and her husband, producer Frank Marshall, have attended virtually every Olympic Games since Los Angeles hosted the even
Apparently, overseeing one of the most divisive periods in Star Wars history is excellent preparation for organizing one of the world's biggest celebrations of unity.
Former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has been appointed Head of Ceremonies and Content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, placing the longtime Hollywood producer in a leadership role overseeing four major international ceremonies.
The announcement comes just months after Kennedy departed Lucasfilm, ending a 14-year tenure that saw Disney's Star Wars franchise experience increasingly divisive creative decisions, theatrical disappointments, and a seemingly endless parade of announced projects that never materialized.
Now, the woman who struggled to keep Star Wars fans united will help deliver ceremonies designed to bring the entire world together.
What could possibly go wrong?
Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over the Los Angeles Olympics
According to Variety, Kennedy is replacing former Disney executive Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for the 2028 Games.
Rice, who recently joined Netflix as its chief content officer, will remain involved with the Olympic ceremonies as an executive producer.
Kennedy will oversee the delivery of the opening and closing ceremonies for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, working alongside creative director Ben Winston and veteran Olympic producer Scott Givens.
In its official announcement, LA28 praised Kennedy's Hollywood credentials, highlighting her work on more than 70 feature films and projects that collectively earned 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins.LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman offered particularly enthusiastic praise for the appointment.
"Kathleen is a legend. She is one of Hollywood's all-time greats, with a rare gift for storytelling," Wasserman declared.
That assessment might receive a somewhat different reception among longtime Star Wars fans.
Kennedy also expressed excitement about the assignment, explaining that she and her husband, producer Frank Marshall, have attended virtually every Olympic Games since Los Angeles hosted the even
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