Jake Chasan
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | April 15, 2021 |
| Founder | Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips |
| Products | Television series |
| Website | www |
Wahl Street is a U.S. television series developed by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Archie Gips, which debuted on HBO Max on April 15, 2021. The show provides an inside look at Wahlberg's entrepreneurial ventures and investments, highlighting the prominent individuals featured in his authentic Entourage. It was confirmed for a second season in August 2021, with its premiere occurring in October 2022.
Producers
- Mark Wahlberg, actor, producer, and investor
- Stephen Levinson, longtime manager and producing collaborator of Mark Wahlberg
- Archie Gips, President of Unrealistic Ideas
Cast
- Harry Arnett, Co-Founder and CEO of Municipal
- Franklin D. Azar, attorney and investor affiliated with F45
- Cindy Cassel, Estate Manager for the Wahlberg Family
- Tony Cervone, Producer, Director, and Writer at Warner Bros. Animation
- Jake Chasan, Investment Banker at Goldman Sachs
- Ryan Choi, Investor and F45 Training Franchise Owner
- Nino Cutaro, Investor and Franchise Owner of Wahlburgers
- Kimberly Dippel, Senior Designer at Municipal
- Tom Dowd, CEO of Performance Inspired Nutrition
- Lawrence Duram, Celebrity Chef and Mark Wahlberg’s Personal Chef
- Jay Feldman, Partner in Mark Wahlberg Automotive Group
- Janice Bryant Howroyd, CEO of ActOne Group
- Daymond John, Investor on Shark Tank and Television Personality
- James Lee Hernandez, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and editor of McMillions
- Emmanuel Lemelson, Greek Orthodox Priest and Hedge Fund Manager
- Liam McKiernan, Screenwriter, Director, and Producer
- Mike Raymond, Investor and Board Member at F45 Training
- Anthony 'Ace' Thomas, Friend of Mark Wahlberg and member of the Funky Bunch
- Phil 'Rasta Phil' Thomas, Reggae Artist and Friend of Mark Wahlberg
- Paul Wahlberg, Chef and Co-founder of Wahlburgers
- Jeffrey M. Werner, Emmy Award-winning film editor
- Dana White, President of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Advisers
- Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics
- Anne Wojcicki, Co-Founder and CEO of 23andMe
- Robert Earl, Founder of Earl Enterprises & Planet Hollywood International
- Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Allen Media Group
- Jeanie Buss, Governor and Co-Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers
- Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Kind Snacks
- Michele Ghee, CEO of Ebony Media Group
- Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur
- Tyler Perry, Founder and CEO of Tyler Perry Studios
Ventures
- F45, a fitness franchise delivering digitally integrated workouts. Its initial public offering was backed by Mark Wahlberg alongside Goldman Sachs and featured the ceremonial ringing of the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
- Municipal, a brand specializing in athleisure apparel.
- Mark Wahlberg Auto Group, a collection of automotive dealerships.
- Unrealistic Ideas, a production firm concentrating on unscripted and nonfiction projects such as docuseries and podcasts.
- Wahlburgers, a family-operated restaurant chain showcased in the television show Wahlburgers.
- Closest To The Whole, a film and television production company dedicated to scripted entertainment.
- AQUAhydrate, a bottled water enterprise.
- Performance Inspired, a brand focused on nutritional products.
Production
On March 10, 2020, HBO officially approved the series. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Wahl Street was among the pioneering business documentaries created during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, continuing filming despite the restrictions.
The show made its debut on April 15, 2021. By August 2021, it was confirmed for a second season, which later premiered in October 2022.
Reception
The series received praise from the Chicago Sun Times, calling it "entertaining." Vox described it as "...an insight into the experience of a celebrity managing several enterprises amid a pandemic." According to The Wall Street Journal, Wahl Street serves as a narrative of perseverance that resonates with entrepreneurs who have endured recent setbacks. The Hollywood Reporter highlighted the series as an "intimate look" into Mark Wahlberg's distinctive ambition within the entertainment industry. Boston.com pointed out the show's reference to HBO's previous successful series Entourage, which Wahlberg produced, while also showcasing the real team behind his business operations.