'Entourage' Denies Racist Casting - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-31-2007, 09:55 AM

The makers of TV hit Entourage have denied claims by Mark Wahlberg's former bodyguard that they cast actors according to race.

Entourage, which stars Adrian Grenier as a rising Hollywood star, is inspired by Wahlberg's early years in Tinseltown, when he brought his friends from Massachusetts to share his newfound fame.

African-American Leonard Taylor worked for Wahlberg "back in the day" and accuses the makers of Entourage of failing to include any minority groups in the show.

He tells the New York Post's Page Six column, "There are no black people on the show. There are no black or Latino bodyguards, like Mark used to have--it's a slap in the face. People always ask me, 'Why is there no character based on you in Entourage?'"

However, a representative for the HBO show, responds, "The show is only loosely based on Mark Wahlberg's experience. There aren't really any bodyguards, and as for being multicultural, Turtle (one of the main characters) is dating an African-American."

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livsforluv · 05-31-2007, 02:49 PM

Whatever. This crap is dumb. Since when does a TV show have to include a person from every single race in order to not be called raicst? Why can't people just allow art to be art?

livsforluv · 08-14-2007, 05:15 PM

i think putting an african american in as the stereotypical bodygaurd would be pretty rasict... not to mention lame. let's not forget loyd, ari, and marvin (the accountant charecter that went no where) are all minorities btw.

now the show is infact sexist. there's only been one female charecter that hasn't slept with the main charecters - but like the previous poster said, let's let art be art.

Ireneparalegal · 08-14-2007, 07:15 PM

Why does the bodyguard HAVE TO BE A MALE??????? Sounds sexist to me.

Stupid jerk.

TJL · 08-14-2007, 07:28 PM

Well, "back in the day" Whalberg also referred to himself as Marky Mark and he travelled around with his "posse" known as the Funky Bunch.

Do we need to relive that wonderful time too?

Janice · 08-14-2007, 08:21 PM

These PC whiners are idiots. Great show, never missed an episode yet.

Ireneparalegal · 08-14-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Well, "back in the day" Whalberg also referred to himself as Marky Mark and he travelled around with his "posse" known as the Funky Bunch.

Do we need to relive that wonderful time too?

Not to mention that I think he started that whole pants down past your waist crap.

TJL · 08-14-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

These PC whiners are idiots. Great show, never missed an episode yet.

Sounds to me like this guy is miffed he's no longer on Wahlberg's payroll, and is looking for a handout.

Janice · 08-14-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

People always ask me, 'Why is there no character based on you in Entourage?'"

This is the laugh of the the year, this sour grape fool. Entourage is loooosssley based on Wahlberg's life. It's not a bio-pic. They don't have any bodyguards on the show. The "star" of the show is just on the rise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Sounds to me like this guy is miffed he's no longer on Wahlberg's payroll, and is looking for a handout.

I'm sure that's what it is.

05-31-2007, 09:55 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Entourage' Denies Racist Casting The makers of TV hit Entourage have denied claims by Mark Wahlberg's former bodyguard that they cast actors according to race. Entourage, which stars Adrian Grenier as a rising Hollywood star, is inspired by Wahlberg's early years in Tinseltown, when he brought his friends from Massachusetts to share his newfound fame. African-American Leonard Taylor worked for Wahlberg "back in the day" and accuses the makers of Entourage of failing to include any minority groups in the show. He tells the New York Post's Page Six column, "There are no black people on the show. There are no black or Latino bodyguards, like Mark used to have--it's a slap in the face. People always ask me, 'Why is there no character based on you in Entourage?'" However, a representative for the HBO show, responds, "The show is only loosely based on Mark Wahlberg's experience. There aren't really any bodyguards, and as for being multicultural, Turtle (one of the main characters) is dating an African-American." COPYRIGHT 2007 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD.
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05-31-2007, 02:49 PM	#2
livsforluv Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 339	Whatever. This crap is dumb. Since when does a TV show have to include a person from every single race in order to not be called raicst? Why can't people just allow art to be art?

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livsforluv Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 339	i think putting an african american in as the stereotypical bodygaurd would be pretty rasict... not to mention lame. let's not forget loyd, ari, and marvin (the accountant charecter that went no where) are all minorities btw. now the show is infact sexist. there's only been one female charecter that hasn't slept with the main charecters - but like the previous poster said, let's let art be art.

08-14-2007, 08:21 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	These PC whiners are idiots. Great show, never missed an episode yet.