Kathleen Kennedy now running 2028 Olympic ceremonies

Kathleen Kennedy, the former president of Lucasfilm, has been appointed to oversee the ceremonies and content for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will replace Peter Rice, who has recently assumed the role of chief content officer at Netflix following Bela Bajaria's departure.

Kennedy will be responsible for the development and execution of the opening and closing ceremonies. Despite this, Rice will still hold the position of executive producer for the events. Kennedy will join executive producer and creative director Ben Winston, who has worked on projects such as The Late Show With James Corden, the Grammys, and the Friends reunion special.

Scott Givens, who has experience with the Olympics having worked on 15 previous games, will also serve as an executive producer. Kennedy, who has been involved in large-scale productions and spectacles, including Amblin Entertainment and her extensive work on the Star Wars franchise, expressed her excitement about the opportunity.

She emphasized her personal connection to the Olympics, having attended every games since Los Angeles in 1984, and her belief that the events foster unity and showcase the best athletes in America. Kennedy stated that she is honored to work alongside Rice, Winston, and the entire LA28 team to celebrate the Olympians and Paralympians.