Oscar-winning director Spielberg will welcome TV viewers to NBC’s Summer Olympics coverage by narrating the short “Land of Stories” just before opening ceremony in Paris July 26.

NBCUniversal, set to cover the Olympic Summer Games, said the Munich director would appear in the four-minute film, which was shot on a Universal Studios soundstage in November 2023. That had a gallic Spielberg transported to Paris via the artistry of Industrial Light & Magic.

“Steven Spielberg is one of the world’s greatest storytellers. For decades we have been moved to experience the full range of human emotions through his fully immersive storytelling style. It was a thrill to see Steven so excited to speak about the magic of the Olympics — from the moments we all remember to the potential of the current athletes,” Molly Solomon, president and executive producer at NBC Olympics Production, said in a statement

NBC Sports has lined up celebrities to bring star power to the 17-day event.

During the opening ceremony on July 26, Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning, Today hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and sports commentator Mike Tirico will be on the scene.

Thousands of athletes will make their way down the River Seine on unprecedented 4-mile-long flotilla made up of more than 90 boats.

Kenan Thompson will co-host Peacock highlights show with Kevin Hart, and Saturday Night Live regular Colin Jost will be traveling to Tahiti to cover the surfing competition.

Live coverage of the opening ceremony on July 26 will air or stream on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo.