Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over LA28 Ceremonies Spot; Netflix Newbie Peter Rice Will Still EP Opener & Closer
After running Star Wars for years, Kathleen Kennedy is now taking on the Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies that aren’t anywhere near a galaxy far far away. In fact, with less than two years to go before LA28 kicks off on July 14, 2028 at both SoFi Stadium and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, the former […]
Kathleen Kennedy, the former president of Lucasfilm, has been announced as the new head of ceremonies and content for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This appointment followed Peter Rice's recent appointment as Netflix's chief content officer. Kennedy, known for her exceptional storytelling abilities, will serve as the executive producer for the games, focusing on the opening and closing ceremonies for both the Olympic and Paralympic games.
LA28 President and Chairperson Casey Wasserman praised Kennedy, calling her a Hollywood legend with a unique gift for storytelling. Kennedy expressed her admiration for Rice's work and her excitement to collaborate with Ben Winston, the creative director, and the rest of the LA28 team. The games, which will feature events in various American cities, aim to bring the world's finest athletes together under the banner of Los Angeles.
Kennedy joins executive producer Ben Winston and executive producer Scott Givens, who has previously worked on Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. The ceremonies will be produced by FulFive, a joint venture between Fulwell Entertainment and FiveCurrents.
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