LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.

Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have named TV and film executive Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content, marking the first time a major Hollywood figure will oversee the creative production of the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies.

The Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics have set former Disney and 21st Century Fox executive Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content. In the role, Rice will be the lead executive producer for the opening and closing ceremonies for both the Olympic Games as well as the Paralympics,