Kathleen Kennedy swaps Star Wars for the Olympics: she'll run LA 2028's opening and closing ceremonies
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Kathleen Kennedy, who stepped down as head of Lucasfilm, will lead the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She replaces Peter Rice, who was hired as Netflix's chief content officer earlier this week and stays on as an executive producer. LA28 boss Casey Wasserman called her 'a legend'.
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Spore Score for the story: 80 (Rock solid). Status: Confirmed. On the record: LA28 appointment, with comment from LA28 chair Casey Wasserman, reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter: Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.'s Olympic Games (Exclusive) (28 October 2026)
- Variety: Kathleen Kennedy to Lead LA Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies After 'Star Wars' Exit, Replacing Peter Rice (28 October 2026)
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