<P> 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 series deals with themes of male friendship and real - life situations in modern - day Hollywood . 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 . </P>
<P> 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 series deals with themes of male friendship and real - life situations in modern - day Hollywood . 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 . </P>
who is entourage based on in real life
who is entourage based on in real life
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg