Dave Filoni is taking over Star Wars as the new president of Lucasfilm

There is a new name responsible for supervision star wars At Lucasfilm. studio Just announced That Dave Filoni – famous for his work The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars – He will assume the position of president. Former President Kathleen Kennedy, whose departure has been rumored for some timewill step down and return to film production full-time.

Under the new structure, Filoni will continue to serve as Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer, along with serving as studio president. Lenwyn Brennan, who has been with the studio since 1999 and most recently served as president and CEO of Lucasfilm, will serve as co-president.

“My love of storytelling was shaped by the films of Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas,” Filoni said in a statement. “I never dreamed I would be so fortunate to learn the craft of filmmaking from both of them. From Ray to Grogu, Cathy has overseen the largest expansion in star wars Storytelling on screen like we’ve never seen before.

Filoni has been with Lucasfilm since 2005, and is currently working on several projects in development; He is the showrunner on the second season of Ahsoka And writer and producer on the upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu. He also takes over the studio at a pivotal time star wars It is set to return to theatrical releases after years of false starts. In addition The Mandalorian and Grogu It hits theaters May 22the Shawn Levy directed Starfighter It is scheduled to come out in 2027.

Kennedy, meanwhile, was serving as president Since 2012 when Disney acquired Lucasfilmand was chosen by star wars Creator George Lucas for the role. Before that, she produced famous films such as at and Jurassic ParkShe will be a producer on both The Mandalorian and… Starfighter.

“It has been a true honor to spend more than a decade working alongside the exceptional talent at Lucasfilm,” she said in a statement. “Their creativity and dedication have been an inspiration, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. I am excited to continue developing film and television with long-time collaborators and new voices that represent the future of storytelling.”