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Ari Emanuel's Memoir: Rise from Dyslexia to Hollywood Power

1/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ari Emanuel, Hollywood super-agent, will release Roll the Calls on September 22, with co-author J.R. Moehringer.
The book promises a fiery, furious account of Emanuel's rise in entertainment.
The memoir recounts his Chicago childhood, dyslexia, and rise from the CAA mailroom to Endeavor.
Emanuel reflects on experiences with clients like Oprah Winfrey and Martin Scorsese, emphasizing persistence.
He urges readers to ignore doubters and keep pushing forward despite challenges.

History

Historical Context

The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) was founded in 1975 by agents including Michael Ovitz, revolutionizing talent representation in Hollywood. By representing major figures like Oprah Winfrey and Martin Scorsese, CAA set new standards in the industry. Ari Emanuel's memoir, "Roll the Calls," reflects on his rise from the CAA mailroom to leading Endeavor, highlighting the agency's enduring legacy of resilience in entertainment.

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Story summary

Ari Emanuel, Hollywood super-agent, will release Roll the Calls on September 22, with co-author J.R. Moehringer.
The book promises a fiery, furious account of Emanuel's rise in entertainment.
The memoir recounts his Chicago childhood, dyslexia, and rise from the CAA mailroom to Endeavor.
Emanuel reflects on experiences with clients like Oprah Winfrey and Martin Scorsese, emphasizing persistence.
He urges readers to ignore doubters and keep pushing forward despite challenges.

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