Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice in Steering L.A.'s Olympic Ceremonies

Key Points:

• Kathleen Kennedy has been appointed as head of ceremonies and content for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, replacing Peter Rice, who will remain as executive producer.
• Kennedy will oversee the development and production of opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Games, working alongside creative director Ben Winston and producer Scott Givens.
• An accomplished Hollywood producer with over 100 credits, Kennedy recently left Lucasfilm after 14 years and brings extensive experience from blockbuster films and series, including Star Wars and collaborations with top filmmakers.
• LA28 chair Casey Wasserman praised Kennedy’s storytelling talent, emphasizing her fit to showcase Hollywood’s magic during the globally viewed Olympic ceremonies.
• The LA28 Games will feature the new official slogan “Stars Align,” complementing the Olympic motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” and the Paralympic motto “Change Starts with Sport.”