Kathleen Kennedy to Lead LA Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies After ‘Star Wars’ Exit, Replacing Peter Rice

By Rebecca Rubin

Rebecca Rubin

Senior Film and Media Reporter

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Kathleen Kennedy, the former head of Lucasfilm, has been tapped as head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

She’s replacing Peter Rice, who was hired as Netflix’s chief content officer earlier this week and took over for Bela Bajaria. He will remain involved with the LA28 Games as executive producer, as first reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

In her role, Kennedy will lead the delivery of all four ceremonies, including the Olympics opening on July 14, 2028, and closing on July 30 as well as the Paralympic opening on Aug. 15 and closing on Aug. 27.

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