LA28 named former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy head of ceremonies and content on Wednesday, putting her in charge of all four Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies in 2028.
Kennedy takes over the role from Peter Rice, who will remain an executive producer. Ben Winston continues as executive producer and creative director, while Scott Givens is executive producer of production.
The Olympic Opening Ceremony is scheduled for July 14, 2028, followed by the Closing Ceremony on July 30. The Paralympic Opening Ceremony is set for Aug. 15, with the Closing Ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Aug. 27.
Kennedy led Lucasfilm from 2012 through 2026. She now leads The Kennedy/Marshall Company with Frank Marshall, and said the Olympics have been a regular part of their lives since the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
Source: LA28’s announcement.