Why Star Wars Fans Think Dave Filoni Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy

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Is it true that Kathleen Kennedy may be stepping down from her role as President of Lucasfilm, with Dave Filoni potentially taking over? The prospect of Filoni becoming Kennedy’s successor at the helm of Lucasfilm has sparked much discussion among Star Wars enthusiasts. Kennedy, who has been in charge since 2012, hinted that she has been discussing succession plans with Bob Iger and Alan Bergman without confirming an immediate departure. Some fans speculate that her comments suggest her tenure at Lucasfilm may be coming to a close, leading them to wonder if Filoni is being groomed for the position due to his growing influence in Star Wars productions.

But is there any truth to these rumors? Here’s a breakdown of the situation.

Will Dave Filoni replace Kathleen Kennedy to take over Star Wars at Lucasfilm?

At the moment, Filoni hasn’t been officially announced as taking over at Lucasfilm. Additionally, Kennedy has stated that she has no plans to resign in the near future.

Kennedy clarified in an interview with Deadline that retirement rumors are unfounded. She made it clear, “I’m not retiring from movies. In fact, I will keep making films until the end of my days.” She admitted to discussing a long-term plan but stressed that any official announcement about this would be made in the future, possibly within months or even a year.

After her declaration, numerous experts in the field and fan chats have pondered over possible successors, with Filoni becoming a strong frontrunner. A reputable source, MyTimeToShineHello, recently mentioned on X (previously Twitter) that “Dave Filoni could be a candidate to take over from Kathleen Kennedy once she departs Lucasfilm next year.” However, neither Lucasfilm nor Disney have officially commented on this speculation. Additionally, Kennedy herself has suggested that she may continue working at Lucasfilm for another 8 to 10 years.

Kennedy repeatedly refutes claims that she is planning to resign. She brushed off the rumors, asserting, “Any speculation about me retiring or quitting before now was nothing more than unfounded gossip. Despite these reports, I’ve simply been carrying on with my work and fulfilling my obligations as usual.

It appears she’s not planning to depart from Lucasfilm just yet, and there’s no official word on Filoni taking over her role.

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2025-02-28 11:10