Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, , and concluded on September 11, , after eight seasons.
The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase , a young A-list movie star , and his childhood friends from Queens , New York City , as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson served as the show's executive producers , and its premise is loosely based on Wahlberg's experiences as an up-and-coming film star.
The show is known for its array of famous guests, having featured several actors, athletes, and other celebrities in guest star and cameo roles, often playing fictionalized versions of themselves.
According to Mark Wahlberg , Entourage was initially conceived when his assistant asked if he could film Wahlberg and his friends, calling them "hilarious. To be more satirical of the Hollywood lifestyle, a fictional approach was chosen rather than a straight documentary in order to keep the content light, and avoid directly depicting Wahlberg's violent past. Entourage revolves around Vincent Chase Adrian Grenier.
Johnny is a C-list actor who was in the fictional show Viking Quest during his younger days. His role in the new fictional hit show Five Towns had begun to resurrect his fame and career, although he still received less acknowledgment than he would have liked for it.
