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Kennedy stepping down as president of 'Star Wars' producer Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will co-lead Lucasfilm, combining creative and business expertise to revitalize Star Wars after mixed box office results under Kathleen Kennedy.
- This past week, Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, is stepping down after nearly 14 years leading the studio and will pursue independent producing while remaining attached to upcoming projects.
- Creative tensions and box-office setbacks prompted The Walt Disney Co. to pair stronger filmmaking with tighter financial oversight after Kathleen Kennedy’s rocky theatrical outings and stalled projects strained fans and filmmakers.
- In a split leadership move, the company promoted Dave Filoni, President and Chief Creative Officer, and Lynwen Brennan, Co-President and President & GM of Lucasfilm Business, to co-lead Lucasfilm reporting to Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman.
- Kennedy will continue to produce Lucasfilm's next two theatrical films, including The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter, while Dave Filoni remains tied to Ahsoka and reports to Disney leadership.
- Planned over roughly two years, the transition balances continuity with fresh leadership as Kathleen Kennedy stays producing while Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan guide Lucasfilm’s future.
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