Summary
Michelle Rejwan (born March 8, 1982) is an American film producer and the Senior Vice-president of Live Action Development and Production for Lucasfilm.[1][2][3] She produced the Star Wars film The Rise of Skywalker, alongside Kathleen Kennedy and J. J. Abrams.[1][2]
Michelle Rejwan | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 8, 1982 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Employer | Lucasfilm |
| Title | Senior Vice-President of Live Action Development and Production |
Biography edit
Rejwan went to University of California, Los Angeles for a year, transferred to University of Southern California, before deciding to take a leave of absence. She got a job as assistant to Allison Jones.[4] She later became an assistant to Jeff Garlin. After a stint in the film industry, Rejwan returned to school and graduated from Columbia University School of General Studies in 2008.[4][5]
After Columbia, Rejwan landed a job as J. J. Abrams' assistant and rose to associate producer on Super 8 and co-produced Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.[4] In 2019, she was named Senior Vice President of Live Action Development and Production of Lucasfilm, where she has been a member of the Star Wars "brain trust" since 2015.[3][6] Rejwan served as executive producer for the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, and Willow.[7][8][9]
In October 2022, it was reported that Rejwan had stepped down from her role of Senior Vice President for Live Action Development & Production at Lucasfilm, though she was not leaving Lucasfilm entirely. Rejwan remains at Lucasfilm in a full-time producer capacity.[10][11]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Producer | Executive Producer |
Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Super 8 | Associate | No | [2] | |
| 2013 | Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe | No | Yes | TV documentary movie | |
| Star Trek Into Darkness | Co-producer | No | [2] | ||
| 2015 | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens | Co-producer | No | [2] | |
| 2018 | Monster Challenge | No | Yes | Short film | |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker | Yes | No | [2] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Producer | Executive Producer |
Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | No | Yes | Disney+ limited series | |
| Light & Magic | No | Yes | Disney+ documentary series | [12] | |
| Andor | No | Yes | Disney+ series | ||
| Willow | No | Yes | Disney+ series |
References edit
- ^ a b "Michelle Rejwan Joins the Lucasfilm Executive Team". Lucasfilm. June 17, 2019. Archived from the original on July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f McNary, Dave (June 17, 2019). "Lucasfilm Hires 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Producer Michelle Rejwan". Variety. Archived from the original on June 18, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ a b Couch, Aaron (June 17, 2019). "Lucasfilm Taps Michelle Rejwan as Senior VP Live Action Development and Production". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Sandell, Laurie (November 18, 2015). "How Michelle Rejwan Went from Assistant to 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Co-Producer". Marie Claire. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ CAA Arts Access (July 1, 2019). "Lucasfilm Hires Star Wars Producer Michelle Rejwan '08GS". Columbia University. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "Michelle Rejwan • Lucasfilm". Lucasfilm. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (February 9, 2022). "'Obi-Wan Kenobi' to Debut in May on Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Weiss, Josh (July 8, 2022). "'Willow' producers not worried about fantasy competitors 'House of the Dragon' & 'Rings of Power'". Syfy. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Weiss, Josh (July 7, 2022). "How 'Rogue One' prequel 'Andor' will span 5-year period across two Sarlacc-sized seasons". Syfy. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 18, 2022). "Michelle Rejwan Steps Down As SVP At Lucasfilm, Returns To Producing With Overall Deal At Lucasfilm & Walt Disney Studios". Deadline. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Perry, Spencer (October 19, 2022). "Lucasfilm Exec Steps Down Amid Stagnant Star Wars Movie Slate". Comic Book. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Disney+ Releases Photos From "Light & Magic" Star Wars Celebration Panel". Disney. May 26, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
External links edit
- Michelle Rejwan at IMDb