Iger has been Disney CEO since 2005, during which time he’s overseen the company’s acquisition of Pixar, The Jim Henson Company and Marvel, as well as Lucasfilm.
He was instrumental in bringing Star Wars over to Disney, so naturally has a lot invested in the series; when he finally steps down, it’s going to be his enduring legacy.
In fact, this time last year, Rogue One was still four months away from starting its notorious, finale-altering reshoots.
The cut of the movie he’ll have seen will have undoubtedly been well unfinished, but it gives an idea of where in the post-production Episode VIII is.