The closing ceremony, titled “Records,” promises “new interpretations” and “taking viewers on a journey through time, both past and future.”
After delivering a star-studded opening ceremony that saw the return of Celine Dionthe artistic director of the Paris Olympics, Thomas Jollywill hire one of Hollywood’s biggest names for the closing ceremony of the Games on August 11.
Tom Cruisewho is currently filming “Mission: Impossible 8” in Europe and attended the opening ceremony as well as the women’s gymnastics and swimming competitions, will be one of the protagonists of the closing ceremony, according to the Variety portal.
In May, Cruise was caught filming a scene while riding a motorcycle sporting a large flag. He then set off from the Arc de Triomphe and drove down the iconic Champs-Élysées avenue. The actor, who was made a Chevalier of France’s prestigious Legion of Honour last week, will deliver the flag to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
The closing ceremony, entitled “Records” and held inside the 2,800-square-metre arena of the Stade de France, promises “new interpretations” and “will take viewers on a journey through time, both past and future,” organizers said. The show will trace milestones throughout the history of the Olympic Games, which are believed to date back to Ancient Greece.
The show, which the organizers promise to bring together “world famous artists” and “more than a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists,” will also include a performance set in a dystopian environment, as well as a choreography involving the five interlocking rings of the Olympic Games that represent the five continents of the world.
Controversy over the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Jolly landed in hot water after venturing into Greek mythology territory with the controversial opening ceremony scene that featured a singer dressed as Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, alongside dazzling drag queens posing in what looked like a reference to Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”.
The artistic director denied the parallel, saying he had intended to portray “a great pagan festival connected with the gods of Olympus.” It remained to be seen how politically charged the Greek references would prove this time around.
While the opening ceremony caused a stir, mainly among conservative Christians, it was also widely celebrated. The creative team behind the show is among the finalists for this year’s IBC Innovation Awards, which recognise collaborative initiatives in media, entertainment and technology.
The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place on Sunday, August 11.
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