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Kathleen Kennedy Joins LA 2028 Olympics Ceremonies
Former Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy lands head of ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics.
In brief
Former Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy lands head of ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics. Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, will lead opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Kathleen Kennedy's New Role
Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, has been selected to lead ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics.
Replacing Peter Rice
Kennedy replaces Peter Rice, who became Netflix's chief content officer, after Rice was named to oversee Netflix's shows and films.
Olympic Ceremonies Responsibility
Kennedy will develop opening and closing ceremonies for four events watched by billions globally.
Team Collaboration
Kennedy works with creative director Ben Winston and producer Scott Givens on ceremonies development.
Casey Wasserman's Statement
Wasserman called Kennedy a Hollywood legend with a rare gift for storytelling for the 2028 Olympics.
Kennedy's Response
Kennedy praised Wasserman's vision and shared her lifelong Olympic attendance since 1984.
Olympic Connection
Kennedy produced the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics documentary and her husband received an Olympic Shield in 2005.
2028 Ceremony Dates
Opening ceremonies on July 14, 2028, followed by closing on July 30, with Paralympics opening on August 15 and closing on August 27.
The takeaway
Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, will lead opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics.
