Former Disney Executive Peter Rice Will Oversee the 2028 Olympic Ceremonies
Former Disney executive Peter Rice has been tapped to oversee the ceremonies and content for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
IN his new capacity, he will lead the development of the opening and closing ceremonies and be tasked with creating the creative vision and physical production at Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium.
He will report to Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympics.
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“Peter is one of the rare individuals whose expertise seamlessly combines creativity, operational insight and production excellence to deliver Ceremonies that will captivate audiences around the world,” said Wasserman, in a prepared statement. “He’s been a leading figure in shaping the modern television and film landscape and is the perfect asset to reimagining the delivery of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the digital age, leaving a legacy well beyond the Games.”
Rice’s Disney Career
After a storied career at 21st Century Fox, Rice joined Disney as part of the company’s $71.3 billion acquisition of the studio.
At Disney, he served as Chairman of Walt Disney Television. In this capacity, he oversaw ABC, 20th Television, Searchlight Television, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, and Disney Branded Television.
After a falling out with Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Rice was fired and replaced by Dana Walden.
Looking Ahead
In a statement, the longtime executive shared his excitement about his new role with the Olympics.
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“I look forward to delivering Ceremonies that honor the legacy of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. And celebrate the cutting-edge future of the 2028 Stadium,” he said.
“These venues have hosted some of the most legendary moments in sports history. I’m thrilled to deliver a powerful artistic experience that adds a new chapter to L.A.’s Olympic and Paralympic story.”
