# Kathleen Kennedy says stepping down as Lucasfilm president was a "bit of a relief" after the "incredible challenge" of replacing George Lucas

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/star-wars-movies/kathleen-kennedy-says-stepping-down-as-lucasfilm-president-was-a-bit-of-a-relief-after-the-incredible-challenge-of-replacing-george-lucas/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe50cc63e1d5d445fa307f)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #articles #challenge #george #incredible #kathleen #kennedy #lucas #lucasfilm
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