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Report: Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Poised to Lead Lucasfilm as Co-Presidents

An official announcement is expected within weeks, reflecting a broader leadership reset at Disney.

Overview

  • Puck News reports the plan would elevate Filoni to oversee creative direction across film, television, and other media, with Brennan managing business and operations.
  • The reported move would succeed longtime president Kathleen Kennedy, who has discussed succession, though neither Lucasfilm nor Disney has announced changes yet.
  • Filoni is currently Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer, and Brennan serves as president and general manager of Lucasfilm Business, including oversight of ILM and Skywalker Sound.
  • Multiple outlets echo Puck’s timeline that confirmation could arrive in the next week or two, with Disney also expected to name a new CEO early this year.
  • Coverage notes the structure would mirror DC Studios’ dual-lead model, pairing a creative chief like James Gunn with an operations-focused executive like Peter Safran.