Several rumors circulating online claim that Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, the storied company behind Star Wars, has been fired. She has held the respected position since 2012, after Walt Disney acquired Lucasfilm.
Kathleen Kennedy has shot down the rumor that she is retiring from Lucasfilm at the end of the year in a new interview.
Kathleen Kennedy denies rumors of leaving Lucasfilm by end of 2025, vows never to retire from movies. Kennedy confirms upcoming projects she will lead, plans to play a coaching role for the next President. Potential successors to Kennedy include Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, with uncertainties about the future of Star Wars under new leadership.
Earlier this week, it was rumored that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy would leave the production company by the end of the year. Well, Kennedy, who succeeded George Lucas as head of the company following the Disney acquisition in 2012,
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly leaving the galaxy far, far away behind and retiring at the end of 2025.
Kathleen Kennedy said reports of her retiring as Lucasfilm President by year's end are not correct, but she has had discussions about her successor.
The Star Wars fanbase must await official confirmation after new reports indicate Kathleen Kennedy's exit rumors might turn out to be false.
Kathleen Kennedy heading Lucasfilm wasn't fair to her, or to directors. Now as she's reported to be retiring, it's worth taking stock of her tenure.
Kathleen Kennedy had downplayed rumors of her retirement from the Star Wars franchise in a brand new interview.
The Star Wars producer also helped bring E.T., Jurassic Park, Back to the Future. and Indiana Jones to life across her career.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as co-chair alongside “Star Wars” creator George Lucas. Shortly after, Lucas exited his post as Disney acquired the company for $4 billion, and Kennedy was elevated to president.