Is Kathleen Kennedy Leaving Lucasfilm?
The Source: Random online gossipmongers
Probability of Accuracy: Not even slightly true.
The Real Deal: Let’s start with something that’s quite clearly wishful thinking on the part of a number of Star Wars fans: For the last couple of weeks, there have been rumors that
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president, with
Marvel’s Kevin Feige being named as her potential replacement. This is, to be blunt, complete and utter banthawash. (Look, we're trying to keep it clean and on-topic.) Yes,
Solo: A Star Wars Story underperformed, but that’s just one failure after three of the most successful movies in recent memory, and
Solo had extenuating circumstances—namely,
losing its original directors, which forced a reshoot of pretty much the entire movie. The idea that Kennedy would be forced to step down after that—or that fans need to
speak up to save her job—is ridiculous, and betrays a particular myopia that fandom engenders; the idea that
fans know best and have the inside scoop because they love the property so much. Kennedy’s position, at least in the eyes of parent company Disney, is pretty much secure; if she does step down for whatever reason—something that’s pretty unlikely—it’ll likely be a personal decision that has absolutely nothing to do with pressure from corporate overlords.
