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Adrian Grenier ('Entourage')

Adrian Grenier ('Entourage')
Few people have anything but praise for Entourage. With A-list celebrity cameos - Kanye West, Hugh Hefner and Zac Efron, to name just a few - plus an impressive six (soon-to-be seven) seasons in the bag, it's constantly lauded by viewers and critics alike. Earlier this week, we hooked up with leading man Adrian Grenier - aka Hollywood star Vincent Chase - for a chat about the show's enduring popularity. A warning: Mr Grenier seemed to be quite tired, so his answers became progressively shorter as our interview progressed.

Entourage was recently renewed for a seventh season. Why do you think it's so successful?
"It's just a testament to the quality writing and I think we're all very proud that we're recognized for our hard work. It's a story that everybody can relate to and understand about friendship, hardship and perseverance."

Who has been your favorite celebrity guest star?
"It's so hard to say. Matt Damon was a lot of fun this year, I have to say."

He's popping up in the season six finale. What was it like working with him?
"He's a really great guy. I'm very happy to meet him. He's really genuine and down-to-Earth and respectful."

What can we expect to see him getting up to?
"He plays a passionate activist actor and he's rolling with some pretty heavy hitters."

Who would be your dream guest star?
"I don't know. It would be tough. If Angelina Jolie came on the show, it'd be fun. She'd probably just be busting balls somehow."

Have you heard what's in store for season seven?
"Nothing in particular, I just know that I'm expected to do a lot of work."

How long do you think the series can run for?
"It's usually a year-by-year basis, so we'll wait and see. At least a few more years, I think."

Are you still happy doing it?
"I'm having a great time, in fact. It's always a pleasure to return to work and go to various locations and just have a lot of fun all year."

After so many seasons, is there a risk that it may become stale?
"Of course - there's always a risk of that. But I have a lot of faith in Doug Ellin and his ability to instinctively know how to raise the stakes. Season six is probably our most mature season yet."

What are your plans outside of Entourage?
"I plan on just continuing to pursue acting and doing my best to just look forward to all the opportunities."

Have you been watching Debi [Mazar] on Dancing With The Stars?
"No, I have not."

Do you think she can win it?
"I don't know. I think it's possible, sure."

Would you ever do a reality series like that?
"No, not to act in. I do love to watch."

Entourage season five is out on DVD now.

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