Kathleen Kennedy Hired to Oversee Ceremonies for 2028 Los Angeles Games
Oscar-nominated producer Kathleen Kennedy, who previously led Lucasfilm and the modern "Star Wars" era, has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Missoula, MT, October 28, 2026 —
Oscar-nominated producer Kathleen Kennedy has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to the information provided about the appointment.
Kennedy previously led Lucasfilm and the modern Star Wars era. Her new role is focused on the ceremonies for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. The announcement identifies her as the person hired to oversee those events, but does not specify the organization or individuals who made the hiring decision.
The information provided does not include details about Kennedy’s responsibilities beyond overseeing the opening and closing ceremonies. It also does not identify other members of the ceremonies team, describe the planned events, or provide a schedule for development or production. No information was provided about the ceremonies’ creative themes, venues, budgets, or how the Olympic and Paralympic events will be coordinated.
Kennedy’s prior leadership of Lucasfilm and her work in the modern Star Wars era are the professional background cited alongside the appointment. The available details do not specify which of her past projects informed the selection or describe how her experience will shape the ceremonies.
The appointment places Kennedy in an oversight role for a major part of the 2028 Games, but further information about the plans and production was not included in the summary. The ceremonies’ format, participating artists, and other operational details remain unspecified in the information provided.
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