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With Kennedy’s imminent departure, the question remains: who will take the helm at Lucasfilm? Previous suggestions for successors have raised concerns, with figures like Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau being floated. However, the skepticism about the possibilities for renewed creative direction suggests that merely replacing one leader with another may not alleviate the franchise's woes.
It’s essential for Disney and Lucasfilm to acknowledge the underlying issues that have persisted despite Kennedy's influence. The presence of her chosen team members still at Lucasfilm may continue to perpetuate the same creative dilemmas.