'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon a.k.a. Johnny 'Drama' on His Shining Moment of Redemption in Hollywood [EXCLUSIVE]
"I'll fight for you, but I can't lie, it's not going to be easy to get you back in the game," said a rookie talent agent to "Entourage's" Johnny "Drama."
"Back in the game? I am the f.... game pal," responded Johnny "Drama" during an episode of HBO's hit TV series," "Entourage."
Those kinds of classic lines made Johnny "Drama" Chase (played by Kevin Dillon) stand out from the rest throughout "Entourage's" eight season run that garnered him Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe nominations, not to mention a huge fan following.
The boys are back and Johnny "Drama," Vince's lovable yet troubled half-brother and out-of-work C-list actor, is finally having is moment to shine -- and not solely from the California sun.
"He always has the tough moments. Ya know? Nothing is ever easy for Drama. He just manages to screw everything thing up all of the time, but he keeps plugging away," Dillon told Latin Post in an exclusive interview in Los Angeles.
Dillon has mastered the adorable yet flawed, clueless character who has a big temper and could snap at any minute. The unpredictability of Drama has been quite a roller coaster ride and loyal "Entourage" fans wouldn't have it any other way.
"Johnny Drama has probably evolved the least of these four friends. He's just the poor guy who can't get that break he's looking for," said "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin, according to Warner Bros. "Everyone loves him because at one point or another, everyone can relate to that. He's just a lovable loser."
"Every time Kevin Dillon says a line it's funnier than what I anticipated," he added. "He's a genius. His face is so expressive, his choices are so distinct, no matter what Drama says you root for him, you want him to win."
In "Entourage" the movie, Drama gets a chance at stardom once again, thanks to a small role in Vince's movie, "Hyde," which the supporting actor feels might be just the thing to take him to the next level.
While he might be a bit jaded from the past, this time around, he thinks this might be his breakthrough role -- even if it's only four scenes. Yet Dillon adds that "they are four pivotal scenes."
It wouldn't be Drama without some kind of real drama. He also gets himself into trouble and ends up in a sex scandal dubbed "Johnny's Banana" that's reported by TMZ. But as they say "there's no such thing as bad publicity!"
Ultimately, in "Entourage" Dillon comes out on top, which was his shining moment of redemption in Hollywood.
"The payout in the end is so great, without giving anything away. He's just such a fun character. He just has so many layers and it's so great to be back," Dillon said.
In the film, Drama fans will see him reunite with his sidekick and partner-in-crime, Turtle (played by Jerry Ferrara).
In an earlier interview, Dillon dished about what he loves most about the group, which include jabs and Drama and Turtle's "verbal sparring," adding that he loves "all that snappy, insulting New York stuff."
"He's (Ferrara) a Yankee fan, I'm a Mets fan, keep that in mind," said Dillon, a Mamaroneck, New York native, during his interview with Latin Post, further proving that he keeps up with his quick-witted New York flair.
Although it's been four years since the show has ended, the dynamic duo and the gang as a whole have continued to bond.
"We do (hang out), said Dillon. "We're buddies."
"We talk and see each other all the time. We're good friends now," Ferrara said.
"Lifetime friends," Dillon added.
Check out Latin Post's exclusive interview with Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara in addition to a look back at some of Johnny "Drama's" best moment's throughout HBO's TV series, "Entourage."
"Entourage" hits theaters on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.