
The opening title sequence was created by Isaac Lobe and directing duo Josh & Xander and produced by The theme song, " I Need a Dollar", was performed by Aloe Blacc of Stones Throw Records. Season 2 premiered on HBO on October 2, 2011. HBO made a free early online-only premiere available on various video sites including iTunes and YouTube. "This show is a fun ride through the downtown scene, examining the cross section of people and how they relate to the relevant subcultures in NYC," Weiss, who was executive producing the pilot, told the Hollywood Reporter. Edelman and Jada Miranda were also executive producers. Ian Edelman wrote the pilot, which the Entourage crew of Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss and Julian Farino executive produced.


With the help of Cam's cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo ("Kid Cudi"), the entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.Ĭast and characters Main Cast Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. How to Make it in America followed two enterprising twenty year olds hustling their way through New York City's talent show, determined to achieve their vision of the American dream. Main article: List of How to Make It in America episodes

Executive producer Mark Wahlberg expressed hope in an interview for GQ magazine in January 2012 that the show would return on another network. On December 20, 2011, HBO announced the cancellation of the show citing failure to generate a large audience and buzz.

The show's second season premiered on October 2, 2011. The series follows the lives of Ben Epstein ( Bryan Greenberg) and his friend Cam Calderon ( Victor Rasuk) as they try to succeed in New York City's fashion scene. How to Make It in America is an American comedy-drama television series that ran on HBO from February 14, 2010, to November 20, 2011. Television series How to Make It in America
