In 2012, George Lucas handed the reins to Lucasfilm, and America’s favorite film franchise “Star Wars,” over to acclaimed Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy.
On paper, Kennedy was a logical choice. The eight-time Academy Award nominee’s career has arguably made her the most successful female movie producer in the history of Hollywood. Her resume is packed with iconic films including “Jurassic Park,” the “Indiana Jones” franchise, “E.T.,” “War of the Worlds,” “Poltergeist,” “Schindler’s List,” and the “Back to the Future” franchise.
Earlier this week, reports circulated that Kennedy plans to leave her role as President of Lucasfilm after 13 years. Yesterday, she set the record straight speaking to Deadline:
I will never retire from movies. I will die making movies. That is the first thing that’s important to say. I am not retiring. What’s…
