Kathleen Kennedy, the veteran Hollywood producer known for “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” is set to lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies, as well as related ceremonies content. Multiple outlets report her appointment follows her departure from Lucasfilm earlier this year.
The coverage places her in charge of LA28 ceremonies at two major Los Angeles venues, with outlets citing the Games’ schedule and location as context. Deadline and other reports add that the Olympics are due to begin July 14, 2028 at SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Across the articles, the reporting consistently links her role to LA28’s ceremonies leadership and content planning.
Outlets also describe a transition involving Peter Rice. Several sources say Kennedy is replacing Rice as head of ceremonies and content, while also noting he will continue to be involved as an executive producer for the Games. Hollywood Reporter includes a quote from LA28 leadership praising the appointment and a remark from Kennedy about the Olympics.
