NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 22, 2026 UTC
Superagent Ari Emanuel details his rise through Hollywood and the philosophy behind his intense temperament in his new memoir, Roll the Calls, written with J.R. Moehringer. According to Vanity Fair, Emanuel argues in the 400-plus-page book that his unrelenting rage and appetite for revenge have been driving forces behind his success, comparing the utility of anger to historical milestones and technological discoveries. [1]
The memoir explores Emanuel's upbringing in the Chicago suburbs, where he struggled with dyslexia and competed with his high-achieving brothers, Rahm and Zeke. Emanuel traces his combative nature back to childhood dynamics and early struggles with reading, which later translated into his aggressive business style as he built Endeavor into WME Group and expanded into a sprawling sports and entertainment conglomerate housing UFC and WWE. [1]
The book also chronicles numerous high-profile clashes with figures like Harvey Weinstein and Michael Eisner, alongside the eventual breakdown of his decades-long partnership with Patrick Whitesell. While Emanuel details past conflicts, he also highlights personal loyalty, including adopting his niece Ashlee and his long-running relationship with a therapist he calls Dr. Calm. [1]
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- In ‘Roll the Calls,’ Ari Emanuel Makes the Case for Rage — 2026-09-21T06:00:00.000-04:00