He takes over the role from long-time president Kathleen Kennedy.

Lucasfilm appears to be hinting at a new direction for Kylo Ren following the cancellation of Hunt for Ben Solo. The final issue of Marvel’s Legacy of Vader comic series ends with a direct tease that points toward another project centered on the character.

Kathleen Kennedy exits as Disney’s Lucasfilm refocuses on making movies. Veteran filmmaker and George Lucas protégé Dave Filoni has been named Lucasfilm’s president and chief creative officer.

Kathleen Kennedy presided over “Star Wars” since Disney acquired it in 2012. Her successor has helmed some of its most popular shows.