The New York Times reported that Kathleen Kennedy, who led Lucasfilm for nearly 14 years, will orchestrate the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 summer Olympics. The Times's headline describes her as a former head of the "Star Wars" studio and refers to the assignment as L.A. Olympic ceremonies.

According to the Times summary, Kennedy's role in the Olympics is to orchestrate the ceremonies. The summary does not describe how that work will be organized, what the ceremonies will include, or whether any other participants will be named.

Opening and closing ceremonies mark the formal start and end of an Olympic Games. The Times's summary places Kennedy's assignment at the 2028 summer edition of the Games, and the headline places it in Los Angeles.

The Times connected Kennedy's background to her tenure at Lucasfilm, which the summary says lasted nearly 14 years. The summary does not say when that tenure ended, and the headline's description of her as a former head is the only indication in the reporting of her current position.

This account rests on a single report. The New York Times article, published October 28, 2026, is the only source provided for this item, and its summary is the sole basis for the details above. Reporting from other outlets was not available, so no differences in detail between sources could be identified.

Readers seeking the complete account can consult the Times report cited above, which the summary indicates was written by Emmanuel Morgan.

Sources: The New York Times: Former Head of ‘Star Wars’ Studio to Lead L.A. Olympic Ceremonies.