Kevin Hart Jokes With Mark Wahlberg About Losing "Entourage" Role To Bow Wow

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The comedian joked that he was "still hurt" about being rejected by the hit HBO series.

We knew that Hart to Heart would be filled with laughs, and an episode with Mark Wahlberg had Kevin Hart revisiting a time when he lost out on a role. He's now known as one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, but like thousands of other entertainers, there was a time when he was looking for major roles that could further push his career. 

Years ago, Entourage ruled the airwaves as the hit HBO series dominated for eight seasons, and actors were scrambling for their opportunity to make appearances, including Kevin Hart.

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"Big deal, f*ckin' Entourage. Dude, this would be great for my career, I gotta get this," Hart recalled. "My manager calls me. 'Hey, they got a part. Part is gonna run over for about three episodes. They wanna see you.'" Hart was ecstatic to even be considered because he just knew the visibility was going to be a launching point, but things didn't go according to plan.

According to Hart, time went by but he didn't hear back. "I just remember watching Entourage and seeing Bow Wow do the scene," the comedian added. "And I was like, 'I lost the part to f*ckin' Bow Wow.' You know, Bow Wow, very talented guy, but at the time, it hurt."

He then joked that the story was all a ploy to lead up to sticking it to Wahlberg. Check out the clip of the friends below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.