Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is heading to a galaxy far, far away. But I’m convinced it’s not just for one movie. No, I’ve long suspected Feige will sooner than later leave Marvel to take over Lucasfilm, since the super-producer is a lifelong Star Wars fan who has cited the franchise as inspiration for the MCU.
As The Hollywood Reporter’s recent report illuminated, Feige will now be developing his own Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm. But it wasn’t that long ago that informed speculation had it that Feige was in line for the top job at Lucasfilm. Entertainment journalist Richard Rushfield’s newsletter The Ankler claimed in 2018 that Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy might get pushed out after the failure of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Deadline then quashed rumors it had heard that Kevin Feige would assume control of Lucasfilm. Feige himself also shot down the rumor when /Film asked him if he would be involved with the future of Star Wars: “No. Only in my backyard with my action figures.”
Source: IGN.com Why I Think Kevin Feige Will Leave Marvel for Lucasfilm