Casey Wasserman has appeared in the new LA 2024 video ©Getty Images

Los Angeles 2024 chairman Casey Wasserman stars in the first episode of a new video series which promises to show "What’s Not in the Bid Book".

Wasserman takes viewers "behind the scenes" at the American city's Universal Studios, one of the most famous film locations in Hollywood.

The video is said to highlight Los Angeles' role as a "global storytelling powerhouse", a trait they hope to utilise as the city bids against Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

According to bid organisers, the video series will tell the story of "why LA is uniquely positioned to connect the Games with a new generation of Olympic and Paralympic enthusiasts in 2024".

"LA 2024 will engage a new generation of young adults around the world with our technology and creativity, and the Olympic Movement needs this now more than ever," a statement said. 

"The series highlights some of LA's lesser known treasures, including its most scenic hikes, its most mouth-watering tacos, and its trendiest museums. 

"The series trailer garnered more than 2.9 million views across all platforms."


The opening Hollywood-themed episode comes after four film studios, NBC Universal, Disney, Fox and Warner Bros, agreed to back the Los Angeles bid with their creative talents.

"I am thrilled about our 'What’s Not in the Bid Book' video series because it allows me to share all of the reasons why I love the City of Angels, beyond sport," said Wasserman, a native of the Californian city. 

"One of those reasons is LA's history as the global hub of movies and entertainment. 

"Storytelling is what we do in LA, it's who we are, and it's one of the reasons our city is uniquely positioned to deliver a Games that sparks the imagination of young people around the world.

"Angelenos are creative, driven and always imagining 'what’s next' and there’s no better reflection of that than Hollywood. 

"LA 2024 is excited and fully committed to putting the imagination of our most creative Angelenos at the service of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements to deliver a New Games for a new era."

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect the host for 2024 at its Session in Lima on September 13.

However, there has been speculation that both the 2024 and 2028 Games will be awarded at the same time in Peru's capital.

This idea is thought to be backed by IOC President Thomas Bach, to avoid disappointing either of the remaining candidates in a bid race which has seen three cities withdraw.

Both Los Angeles and Paris have, however, insisted they are only interested in the 2024 Games.