NBC Olympics today unveiled the set design for NBC's daytime and late night studio, which will be located on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana Beach.
The state-of-the-art beach studio will feature two sets; one indoor and one outdoor, a main anchor desk, an interview area, and a news update desk, all positioned to capture the panoramic views of the beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Rio coast line. In addition, high-definition video monitors will help showcase highlights from the Games. "Copacabana Beach is one of the most breathtaking sights in the world. It is the ideal backdrop for our daytime and late night studio," said Michael Sheehan, Coordinating Director, NBC Olympics. "With the Beach Volleyball venue just steps away, and thousands of athletes and fans visiting Copacabana and Ipanema every day, we will be able to perfectly capture the excitement and celebration taking place in Rio during the Olympics." Ryan Seacrest will serve as host for NBC's late night coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Hosts for NBC Olympics' daytime coverage will be announced soon. Bob Costas will serve as NBC's primetime Olympic host for a U.S. television record 11th time. NBC's primetime coverage will originate from the NBC Olympics studio located inside the International Broadcast Center in Rio.Videos