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Olympics Chief Joins Netflix in Surprise Move
16 Oct
Summary
- Peter Rice, mastermind of the 2028 Olympics ceremonies, secured a top role at Netflix.
- Rice's new position follows the departure of Bela Bajaria from Netflix.
- LA28 boss praised Rice's vision and continuing role as Executive Producer.
Peter Rice, who was set to lead the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies, has taken on a significant executive role at Netflix. This transition occurred recently, following the departure of Bela Bajaria from her position as chief content officer at the streaming giant. Rice, formerly Disney's TV chief until June 2022, had been appointed to the Olympic ceremony leadership role in June 2025.
LA28 boss Casey Wasserman confirmed Rice's continued involvement with the 2028 Games, stating he will remain as Executive Producer for the ceremonies. Wasserman lauded Rice's ability to craft compelling global narratives and expressed gratitude for his ongoing counsel. Wasserman emphasized that Netflix is fortunate to secure Rice's expertise, highlighting his pivotal contributions to the upcoming Olympic event.
