Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Ben Winston to Produce 2028 L.A. Olympics and Paralympics Ceremonies
A TV producer named Ben Winston, who is famous for shows like 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' and big events like the handover from Paris to L.A. for the Olympics, will be in charge of the opening and closing shows for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
He's teaming up with a very experienced Olympic producer named Scott Givens.
Together, they've created a new company called FulFive to make these ceremonies happen.
They aim to create shows that are both beautiful and inspiring, celebrating the athletes and the city of Los Angeles.
This will be the third time Los Angeles hosts the Olympics, and the first time for the Paralympics.
The games are set for the summer of 2028.
Ben Winston has been appointed to produce the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Winston, known for the Paris-to-LA Olympic Handover and 'The Late Late Show', will serve as Executive Producer and Creative Director.
He is teaming up with veteran Olympic producer Scott Givens to form FulFive, a new entity to produce the ceremonies.
LA28 Head of Ceremonies Peter Rice praised Winston and Givens for their artistic vision and production excellence.
The 2028 Olympic Games run from July 14-30, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27, both in Los Angeles.
- Who
- Ben Winston and Scott Givens, via their new entity FulFive, appointed by LA28
- What
- Produce the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- When
- Announced Thursday; ceremonies to take place in Summer 2028.
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- To blend artistic vision and flawless execution, showcase Los Angeles as the entertainment capital, and celebrate athletes.
- Event
- 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Producer
- Ben Winston
- Key Partner
- Scott Givens
- Producing Entity
- FulFive (Fulwell Entertainment & FiveCurrents)
- Olympic Opening Ceremony Date
- July 14, 2028
- Olympic Closing Ceremony Date
- July 30, 2028
- Paralympic Opening Ceremony Date
- August 15, 2028
- Paralympic Closing Ceremony Date
- August 27, 2028