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‘Star Wars’: Kevin Feige, Dave Filoni Reportedly On Shortlist To Replace Kathleen Kennedy At Lucasfilm


Is Kevin Feige going to take over Star Wars? A new report suggests the MCU president may take up the mantle as Kathleen Kennedy steps back from Lucasfilm.

This immediately sparked speculation about who would take on her role and guide blockbuster franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones into this new streaming age of Hollywood. Though it seems the two big names vying for the top spot are Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni. “One reason Kathy stuck around for so long is because there is no credible alternative.” One anonymous source told The Hollywood reporter, with another stating “What people don’t understand is that it’s not a creative job.

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