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The upcoming departure of Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm’s longtime head, is seen as a likely catalyst for change. When senior executives leave, it often leads to a shake-up of priorities, and projects like the Ray movie, which seem to have been held hostage by her oversight, are inevitably impacted. The timing appears to be deliberate: with an imminent change in leadership, projects without clear scripts or definitive green lights are being put on hold indefinitely.
This suspension of development is reinforced by the latest industry buzz—insiders have confirmed that the Ray film is not officially canceled but simply "on hold." The studio appears to be waiting for the leadership transition to determine the future of such projects.