# Kathleen Kennedy Joins LA 2028 Olympics Ceremonies

> Former Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy lands head of ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics.
- Title: Kathleen Kennedy Joins LA 2028 Olympics Ceremonies | Shortify
- Summary: Former Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy lands head of ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics. Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, will lead opening and…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/kathleen-kennedy-la-olympics-head-ceremonies-content
- Author: Matthew Rudoy
- Published: 2026-10-28T21:35:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kathleen kennedy, la 2028 olympics, olympic ceremonies, lucasfilm, star wars, disney, olympic games, paralympics, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, will lead opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics.