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Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down
16 Jan
Summary
- Kathleen Kennedy concludes 14 influential years as Lucasfilm president.
- Dave Filoni, acclaimed Star Wars creator, now leads as president.
- Lynwen Brennan joins Filoni as co-president of Lucasfilm.
Kathleen Kennedy is concluding her 14-year tenure as president of Lucasfilm, marking a significant leadership transition. She will return to full-time producing, a career she began in 1982. Dave Filoni, celebrated for his work on The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, is set to take over as president and chief creative officer. Lynwen Brennan, the company's longtime general manager, will co-lead as president.
Kennedy's leadership at the production house, founded by George Lucas in 1971, ushered in the sequel trilogy and a new era of Star Wars television series, integrating filmmakers like J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson. Despite successes, her period also faced challenges, including the underperformance of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and the shelving of certain projects.
Filoni, a mentee of Lucas, brings extensive experience from over two decades at Lucasfilm, having helmed highly acclaimed projects. Brennan, who previously worked at Industrial Light & Magic, joined Lucasfilm in 2015. Their combined vision is expected to guide Lucasfilm's next chapter.
