Entourage creator denounces Jeremy Piven/Adrian Grenier sports betting ad
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The recent sports gambling ad for Betr, featuring Entourage stars Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier reprising their roles, has been widely criticized for its poor quality and awkward performances.
- Entourage creator Doug Ellin expressed strong disgust with the commercial, calling it "trash and theft" and stating it makes him "puke," while denying any involvement in its creation.
- Ellin revealed frustration with Piven, who initially resisted doing the show and later distanced himself, but is now participating in the ad for financial reasons.
- Despite his anger, Ellin claims he holds no bitterness toward the actors and wishes for everyone to succeed independently rather than revisiting past projects.
- Betr responded to Ellin's criticism by thanking him for inadvertently promoting the ad, which some view as a tone-deaf or provocative marketing tactic.
