Kathleen Kennedy Exits Lucasflim,, Dave Filoni Takes Over
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm after 14 years, marking a significant shift for the Star Wars franchise; she will continue producing upcoming Lucasfilm projects before pursuing independent ventures.
- Dave Filoni has been promoted to president and chief creative officer, overseeing creative direction, while Lynwen Brennan will co-lead as co-president handling business operations, both reporting to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.
- Kennedy’s tenure saw major successes like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Mandalorian, but also challenges including director replacements and mixed receptions for some films, leading to a pause in Star Wars movie production after The Rise of Skywalker.
- Under Kennedy, Lucasfilm expanded into successful TV series with critical
