Global television and film executive Peter Rice has been appointed Head of Ceremonies and Content for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic and Paralympic Games. He will oversee the creative vision and physical production of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium.
Rice will report directly to LA28 Chairperson and President, Casey Wasserman. His appointment marks the first time a major Hollywood executive will lead Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies.
Peter Rice began his career at 20th Century Fox in 1989, holding various roles prior to his promotion to President of 21st Century Fox in 2017. Following Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox, he assumed the role of Chairman of Walt Disney Television and Chairman of General Entertainment for The Walt Disney Company.
The LA28 Games will open with the Olympic Opening Ceremony on July 14, 2028, shared between the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium. The Olympic Closing Ceremony will return to the Coliseum on July 30. The Paralympic Ceremonies will follow, with the Opening at the 2028 Stadium on August 15 and the Closing at the Coliseum on August 27.
