While fans are still reeling over the fact that
Entourage's fifth season is currently underway, HBO is bringing us more good news about the Emmy Award-winning Doug Ellin-created series, which is also executive produced by Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson. The series, which follows young A-list movie star Vincent Chase (
Adrian Grenier), also stars
Kevin Connolly,
Kevin Dillon,
Jerry Ferrara,
Jeremy Priven,
Debi Mazar,
Rex Lee and
Perrey Reeves.
Season 5 of
Entourage has just begun and HBO is already bringing us news that they are looking forward to another season of the series.
The network recently announced that they have renewed the show for a sixth season, with Michael Lombardo, HBO president of programming group and west coast operations saying in a statement that "
Entourage is that rare phenomenon in TV: a smart, sharp comedy series that continues to evolve. Doug Ellin and his remarkable team consistently deliver a show that's must-see viewing."
Moreover, Wahlberg and Levinson added that “We just spoke to the real Johnny Drama, and he is overjoyed by this pick-up. Most of all, we love being part of the HBO family.”
Series creator Doug Ellin also expressed his joy in knowing that the show was enduring, saying that “I never imagined when we started that we would make it to six seasons.”
He also is grateful to HBO for “allowing the show to grow and mature. We're thrilled to be back for another season.”
Production for the new season is set for early next year, while episodes are scheduled to hit the airwaves during the summer season.
Meanwhile, fans can catch the next episode of the fifth season of
Entourage, with episode 6, “ReDOMption,” which airs this Sunday at 10pm. The episode will see Dom as he asks for Vince's help after being involved in a televised car chase. Ari gambles on Vince's career while playing a round of golf with studio head Alan Gray, while a very desperate Turtle enlists himself as Drama's personal assistant.
Who is your favorite character on Entourage?
-Valerie Anne del Castillo, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source:
TV Guide,
Hollywood Reporter,
Zap2It
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