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Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over LA28 Ceremonies; Peter Rice Remains EP
- Kathleen Kennedy, former head of Lucasfilm, is now leading the 2028 LA Olympics ceremonies.
- Peter Rice, recently hired by Netflix, remains as executive producer for the LA28 Games.
- The 2028 LA Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 14 at SoFi Stadium and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
- LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman praised Kennedy as a 'legend' for her new role.
- Kennedy expressed her excitement for the Olympics, calling it 'a touchstone in my life'.
Articles (3)
Deadline·
Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over LA28 Ceremonies Spot; Netflix Newbie Peter Rice Will Still EP Opener & Closer
Variety·
Kathleen Kennedy to Lead LA Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies After ‘Star Wars’ Exit, Replacing Peter Rice
The Hollywood Reporter·
Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.’s Olympic Games (Exclusive)