Exit of the producer opens a place for one of Hollywood’s most challenging positions
THE Lucasfilmresponsible for Star Wars and Indiana Joneswill have a new lead with the departure of Kathleen Kennedyscheduled for the end of 2025. The new studio president will take over the franchise in a strategic moment, with new projects for theaters and productions in the Disney+.
Since 2019, when Star Wars: The Skywalker Ascensionhit theaters, the saga did not have new releases in film format, while the series of the Disney+ expanded the franchise universe. The next movie, The Mandalorian & Grogahas scheduled debut in 2026.
With confirmation of the output of Kathleen KennedyExecutives and industry creators have already begun to be speculated for the position. The CEO of Disney, Bob Igerand the co-president of Disney Entertainment, Alan Bergmanwill conduct the choice of the new leader.
Kennedy’s successor will take over the administration of Star Warswhich, over the last few years, has announced several projects, some of which have not followed. In addition to the management of the next films, the new president will need to establish guidelines for the production of the franchise content in different formats.
Throughout your management, Kathleen Kennedy He worked with several directors and producers in the expansion of the franchise. Some projects have undergone changes, such as Rogue Onefrom Gareth Edwardsand Soilwhich had changes in the creative team during production. In addition, new films have been announced, including projects James Mangold (Logan), Dave Filoni and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Possible names for the presidency of Lucasfilm
Some of the names considered to take the lead of the Lucasfilm They include executives and creators who already work with large franchises. Among the most mentioned are (via Variety):
- Jon Favreau: Creator of The Mandalorian and director of Iron -manhas experience with productions of Disney.
- Dave Filoni: Current Creative Director of Lucasfilmwas responsible for The Clone Wars, Ahsoka and other animations of the saga.
- David Heyman: Franchise producer Harry Potteracted in the administration of large -scale cinematic series.
- Mary Parent: Executive of Legendary Entertainmentworked in franchises as Dune and Godzilla.
- Peter Rice: Former executive of Disneyhas experience in producing and relationship management with directors and actors.
Source: Rollingstone
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