# Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.’s Olympic Games (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kathleen-kennedy-replaces-peter-rice-as-head-of-ceremonies-and-content-for-l-a-s-olympic-games-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:09:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T17:18:24+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/la-28-opening-closing-ceremonies-kathleen-kennedy-peter-rice-1236741549/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Kathleen Kennedy takes the lead ceremonies role for LA28.
- Peter Rice stays on as an executive producer.
- Four ceremonies will be staged for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

## Summary

Kathleen Kennedy has replaced Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, while Rice remains an executive producer. The change follows Rice’s appointment as Netflix’s chief content officer, and puts an experienced Hollywood producer in charge of shaping the ceremonies.

Kennedy will help develop and deliver four opening and closing ceremonies across the Olympic and Paralympic Games, expected to reach a global audience of billions. She will work with creative director Ben Winston and production executive Scott Givens; FulFive, formed by Fulwell Entertainment and FiveCurrents, is supporting production. Kennedy has more than 100 credits, and films she produced have received 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins.

## Coverage

- [The Hollywood Reporter: Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.’s Olympic Games (Exclusive)](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/la-28-opening-closing-ceremonies-kathleen-kennedy-peter-rice-1236741549/)
- [Variety: Kathleen Kennedy to Lead LA Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies After ‘Star Wars’ Exit, Replacing Peter Rice](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/kathleen-kennedy-la-olympics-ceremonies-peter-rice-1236933433/)
- [Deadline: Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over LA28 Ceremonies Spot; Netflix Newbie Peter Rice Will Still EP Opener & Closer](https://deadline.com/2026/10/kathleen-kennedy-la28-peter-rice-star-wars-1237207164/)

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