Kathleen Kennedy Tapped to Lead LA28 Olympic Ceremonies

Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, has been tapped to lead the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, succeeding Peter Rice, who was hired as Netflix's chief content officer, Variety reported on October 28, 2026. Rice will remain involved as an executive producer. The Games open July 14, 2028, and close July 30.