The episode kicks off at the premiere of Vince's new film, Head On , co-starring Jessica Alba . As Vince basks in his growing celebrity, his high-powered, abrasive agent (Jeremy Piven) begins pushing a new script called Matterhorn —described colorfully as "Die Hard at Disneyland". The central conflict of the series is established early: Vince's manager and best friend, Eric ("E"), is skeptical of the script's quality, leading to the first of many legendary verbal duels with Ari. Fascinating Facts & Trivia
HBO executives actually rejected the first version of the script , which was more depressing; they wanted the show to be more upbeat and comical. The Original Cast & Cameos EntourageEntourage : Season 1 Episode 1
Take a look at these clips and retrospectives for a closer look at the pilot and the show's lasting impact: Entourage | Opening Credits | HBO YouTube · HBO Entourage - TV Pilot's License Episode #1 YouTube · TV Pilot's License Podcast Entourage's Celebrity Cameos | Entourage | HBO YouTube · HBO Jeremy Piven on the cultural impact of 'Entourage' YouTube · FOX 5 Washington DC Entourage: The Life and Death of HBO's Hollywood Fantasy YouTube · High and Low Retrospective The episode kicks off at the premiere of