Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson have proven to have great comedic chemistry on screen together from their times together on Saturday Night Live as well as their annual Back That Year Up commentary series on Peacock. And now, the two are teaming up for a new commentary series for this year's Olympics & will be headed to Paris this summer for the new show Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson.
The new series hosted by the two comedians will bring their signature hilarious insights to recap the 2024 Olympics’ best and most unexpected moments throughout the Games. It'll be an 8-episode series with 2-3 new episodes per week beginning July 26 on Peacock, the same day as the Opening Ceremony. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 are scheduled for July 26-August 11. Hart and Thompson will be one-of-a-kind guides through the Paris Olympics, covering a mix of Olympic-themed in-studio competitions, conversations, and interviews.
Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson on their new Olympics series at Peacock.
"We can’t wait to be a part of the Paris Olympics and help hype up the audience with highlights from the best moments of the Games" says Hart, who's executive producing the show. "We’re going for gold, everybody!”
Thompson, who's also serving as an executive producer says “Kev and I are super excited to be part of the Paris Olympics by recapping performances from some of the world's best athletes. Let’s go Team U.S.A.!”
When does "Olympic Highlights" premiere on Peacock?
The show premieres on July 26th, opening day of the 2024 Olympics, with 2-3 new episodes rolling out every week on Peacock up until the close of the games on August 11th.
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