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How to Make It in America

How to Make It in America

Dream big or go home.

20107.42 Seasons16 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

Created by Jesse Wigutow
Written by Jesse Wigutow
Produced by Rob Weiss
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

Ben Epstein

Victor Rasuk

Victor Rasuk

Cameron 'Cam' Calderon

Lake Bell

Lake Bell

Rachel Chapman

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Eddie Kaye Thomas

David 'Kappo' Kaplan

Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi

Domingo Brown

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Rene Calderon

E

Edgar Garcia

Eddie

Nick Chinlund

Nick Chinlund

Yosi

Andrea Navedo

Andrea Navedo

Debbie Dominguez

Tuffy Questell

Tuffy Questell

Jabar

Themes & Keywords

new york citygroup of friendstwenty somethingentrepreneuryoung adult

About How to Make It in America

How to Make It in America is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2010 exploring themes of new york city, group of friends, twenty something, entrepreneur, young adult. Created by Jesse Wigutow, it stars Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Lake Bell. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

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