The Narrative Monopoly

#5 - Doug Ellin, Entourage

Episode Summary

Conversation with Doug Ellin, creator of Entourage

Episode Notes

Doug Ellin was the creator, writer, and director of Entourage. We talk all things Entourage.

1:00 - Victory the Podcast
2:00 - Will there be an Entourage reboot?
4:00 - Doug’s path to Entourage
6:00 - Getting Entourage off the ground
9:00 - Difference between pilot and last episode?
11:00 - Backstory of characters stuff
14:00 - Ari Emanuel / Harvey Weinstein stories
16:00 - Cameos / real life story lines
21:00 - Film vs Digital
23:15 - How real is the show?
27:15 - The state of comedy
34:30 - Working with Gary Busey
36:10 - Larry David
39:00 - Mt. Rushmore of Guests
43:00 - Doug’s new show

Links

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