A movie based on the hit HBO series Entourage is finally happening, after several stops and starts. Actor Jerry Ferrara confirmed the news on The Wendy Williams Show and writer/director Doug Ellin tweeted a picture of the cast.
There has been talk of an Entourage movie for years, with producer Mark Wahlberg confirming that it is on the way in Sept. 2011. Warner Bros. gave it the green light back in January. But interest has heated up again, thanks to what the stars have said as of late. Kevin Connolly told TMZ that it was happening and then The Hollywood Reporter did a story on what was allegedly hoping it up: actor Jeremy Piven’s backend compensation. The site reported that Warner Bros. is hoping to make the film for under $30 million.
On Oct. 27, Ellin wrote:
“@ssully95: @mrdougellin give a couple huge entourage fans a hint of when/if the movies coming @nvee4 #dramaforpresident”if only I knew
— Doug Ellin (@mrdougellin) October 28, 2013
But between then and now, things have changed. Ellin wrote, “It’s a go,” Monday, notes EW.
It's a go. love you all. pic.twitter.com/KcIPV5fqR8
— Doug Ellin (@mrdougellin) October 29, 2013
The Huffington Post notes that Ferrara confirmed that the movie was finally happening on The Wendy Williams Show and also tweeted about it.
I am proud to announce the #Entourage movie is officially a GO! Have to thank @wbpictures and @HBO for all the support to make this happen!
— Jerry Ferrara (@jerrycferrara) October 29, 2013
Other actors in the show, which ended in 2011, also sent out Tweets to share the news. THR has reported that the studio hopes to get started filming in January and that deals with Adrian Grenier, Ferrara, Kevin Dillon and Connolly are almost complete.
Break out the license cause we're full speed ahead. #entouragemovieGO @mrdougellin @jerrycferrara @mrkevinconnolly pic.twitter.com/bnlssdlZUo
— Adrian Grenier (@adriangrenier) October 29, 2013
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