Ari Emanuel to Release Explosive Memoir ‘Roll the Calls’ This Fall
Hollywood Power Broker Promises Candid Account
NEW YORK (AP) — Ari Emanuel, the formidable Hollywood super-agent and co-founder of Endeavor, is set to release a highly anticipated memoir this fall. Titled “Roll the Calls,” the book promises a “fiery, furious” and candid account from the 64-year-old power broker whose extensive client list has included luminaries such as Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese, media mogul Oprah Winfrey, and even former President Donald Trump during his pre-presidential career.
Key Details: Release Date and Renowned Collaborator
Alfred A. Knopf announced on Thursday that “Roll the Calls” will hit shelves on September 22nd. Emanuel has enlisted the talents of J.R. Moehringer, a renowned ghostwriter celebrated for his work on bestselling memoirs for notable figures like Britain’s Prince Harry (“Spare”) and tennis legend Andre Agassi (“Open”). This collaboration signals a deep dive into Emanuel’s life and the cutthroat entertainment industry he has helped shape for decades.
Beyond ‘Entourage’: A Narrative of Unfiltered Reality
Knopf’s announcement teases a narrative far more intense and real than any fictionalized portrayal, even suggesting it outpaces the “wilder, more relatable ride than any episode of ‘Entourage’,” the popular HBO series where Jeremy Piven’s high-strung, fast-talking character, Ari Gold, was famously inspired by Emanuel himself. The publisher describes the book as the first time the iconic figure “speaks for himself, about himself, and about the game of life, often at the top of his lungs.”
A Life of Challenges and Triumphs
Emanuel’s journey, as recounted in the memoir, will trace his ascent through the intricate worlds of entertainment and politics. It will also confront personal challenges, including his struggles with dyslexia and growing up in a “success-obsessed” family alongside his equally prominent brother, Rahm Emanuel, who served as White House chief of staff under President Barack Obama and later as the U.S. ambassador to Japan.
Emanuel’s Message: Resilience and Defiance
In a statement, Ari Emanuel underscored the memoir’s core message of resilience and defiance. “As a kid, I was often told I’d amount to nothing. Thank God I didn’t listen because I’ve now worked with so many brilliant writers, directors, actors, artists, journalists, entrepreneurs and investors,” he stated. He emphasized learning from both successes and failures, especially the critical role of persistence. “My story is for everyone who feels doubted and especially for that person who’s been told to give up, just quit. If there’s one major theme it’s that every time someone tells you to pack it in, you’re not good enough, you should tell that person to (expletive) off.” His unfiltered declaration sets the tone for what readers can expect from “Roll the Calls.”
