“How to Make It in America” follows two enterprising Brooklyn twenty somethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream.
Brought to you by the creators of “Entourage” and starring many young talented kids including Kid Cudi, Ben Epstein and one of my favorite semi unknown actresses, Lake Bell. They put the first episode up on youtube and their dot com for your viewing pleasure ahead of the show premier.
more info after the jump…
Trying to make a name for themselves in New York’s competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam’s cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo (“Kid Cudi”), the entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.
“How to Make It in America” also stars Lake Bell as Ben’s ex-girlfriend Rachel, who is concentrating on her own career and a new relationship; Martha Plimpton (“Beautiful Girls,” “200 Cigarettes”) as Rachel’s boss Edie, an eccentric interior designer; Shannyn Sossamon (“40 Days and 40 Nights,” “The Holiday”) as Gingy, Ben and Cam’s artsy friend; and Eddie Kaye Thomas (“Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” “American Pie”) as David Kaplan, a successful hedge fund manager and high school friend of Ben’s.
Creator and first-time writer Ian Edelman is collaborating with Emmy nominee Rob Weiss (“Entourage”) on many of the show’s scripts. The pilot and other episodes of the show are being directed by Julian Farino. Additional writers and directors will be announced as they are confirmed.
“How to Make It in America” is produced by HBO Entertainment; executive producers, Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss, Ian Edelman, Julian Farino, Jada Miranda and Mark Wahlberg; producer, Jane Raab.
liked it a lot thanks for sharing it
Definitely caught my eye. I like it. I’m intrigued. This is a character similar to what Greenberg has played when he was in the movie Prime as few years back. This show has a great, almost unheralded cast. I’m eager to see where the story goes.
HBO has the magic formula for shows. I’m interested to see where this goes. Thanks for putting this up and are you going to continue to do so?
@Ben, we’ll see. They just put this first one up to get some pub I’m sure. Don’t know if they are going to put a lot of full episodes up, but if they do, we will definitely try and get them up
anyone know where i could ge t grey jacket bens character wears in the episode or something like it
CAN ANY one answer AJ’s question about where i could ge t grey jacket bens character wears in the episode or something like it…?
Yes, does anyone know where I can find that jacket??
Yeaah I want that jacket too
Anybody find the jacket yet?