Kathleen Kennedy Tapped for 2028 LA Olympics Ceremonies

Kathleen Kennedy, the head of Lucasfilm, has been appointed to lead the creative direction of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. This significant role was previously held by Peter Rice, who recently transitioned to a Chief Content Officer position at Netflix.

Organizers stated that Kennedy's appointment underscores their dedication to harnessing the world's entertainment capital's creative prowess. The aim is to produce ceremonies that are distinctively Los Angeles and leave a lasting global impact. Kennedy, a celebrated Hollywood producer behind iconic films, will be responsible for assembling a team of producers for both events.

The opening ceremony is scheduled to occur simultaneously at the Los Angeles Coliseum and SoFi Stadium on July 14. Despite Kennedy's extensive career, her recent tenure at Lucasfilm has drawn criticism, particularly regarding the Disney-era Star Wars films, a sentiment echoed in recent cultural commentary.