The Real Reason Entourage Ended So Suddenly | Doug Ellin

Doug Ellin is the creator, writer, director and executive producer behind HBO’s Entourage, the hit series that ran for eight seasons and later became a feature film. Today on the show we discuss the untold story behind Entourage, why the show became so much bigger than Hollywood, the friendship dynamic that made people feel like they were part of the crew, the cultural shift that changed how people look back on the series, the hidden pressure that comes with fame and success, what it really takes to survive rejection in Hollywood, why the show ended suddenly and whether or not a season 9 is in the works and much more. Timestamps; 0:00 "I Thought It Was a Horrible Idea" 7:28 When the Culture Turned on Entourage 14:04 Fame & Disconnection 20:03 Cameos, Award Shows & What Was Real 30:57 Betting It All on One Script 35:14 Why the Show Really Ended 42:53 What Fame Does to Your Mind 50:47 His Real-Life Ari 57:04 Another Season? 1:00:19 Advice on Failure ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov