{"book":{"book":"Roll the Calls","author":"Ari Emanuel","publicationYear":2026,"description":"In this memoir and reflection on his career, powerful Hollywood talent agent Ari Emanuel examines the high-stakes art of talent representation. Known for his aggressive dealmaking and as the real-life inspiration for Ari Gold on the television series Entourage, Emanuel shares candid insights into his career representing icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Martin Scorsese, and Vince McMahon. He defines the core craft of agenting as a relentless pursuit to realize his clients' biggest ambitions. The book explores what it truly means to be a fierce 'ride or die' advocate in the entertainment industry. Emanuel also details memorable career maneuvers, including how he persistently pursued Larry David as a client, while openly addressing how he has harnessed rage as a calculated tool in business.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2160x2160+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbf%2F33%2F74c1d6594cfbb5324a38b3175a5a%2Ff53e1ce0-a285-40b0-b6b4-fcc5173cbbba.jpg","date":"2026-10-08"}}