Kathleen Kennedy, the former head of Lucasfilm, has been tapped as head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
\n\nShe’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.
\n\nIn 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.
\n\nLA28 chairperson and president Casey Wasserman called Kennedy a “legend” and “one of Hollywood’s all-time greats.”
\n\n“When the stars align to focus the world’s attention on Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I can’t think of anyone better to conjure the magic of Hollywood than Kathleen,” he said.
\n\nKennedy described the Olympics as “a touchstone in my life” and referred to the games as “one of the great unifying experiences we share.”
\n\n“Casey Wasserman has a bold vision for what these Games can mean for Los Angeles and the world, and I’m thrilled he’s asked me to…
Original source: https://variety.com/