Adrian Grenier Reveals What It Would Take To Return To Screen

Adrian Grenier has embraced life in Texas, stepping away from the spotlight in Hollywood. He is enjoying a simpler lifestyle with his wife and two children since his move. Although the actor has not completely quit acting, he has been selective in more recent years and has taken on a few projects.

Now, Grenier is revealing what his ideal conditions are for returning to acting on a full-time basis and sharing what his plans are for the future.

Adrian Grenier Wants To Stay Close To Home

In an interview with Page Six published on March 16, Grenier talked about his new short film, “Self Custody,” which was shot near his home in Texas.

For the actor, who has been focusing on sustainable living on his Texas ranch, it was the ideal situation since he was able to remain close to his family while working. Greiner is not against going back to the spotlight and taking on more projects, as long as the projects go to him.

The 49-year-old actor says it’s a strong possibility, especially since the Texas government has just invested $2.5 billion in projects in the state. “They’re building three movie studios not too far from me. I don’t see the reason why we wouldn’t just continue to film in Texas,” he added.

‘Entourage’ Catapulted The Actor Into Stardom

Grenier rose to fame playing the character of Vincent Chase on HBO’s hit series “Entourage.” The show followed Chase, a young and charismatic actor, as he and his group of friends navigate the culture in Hollywood.

“Entourage” ran for eight seasons from 2004 to 2011. When the show wrapped, Grenier talked about leaving the character, saying, “Vince has changed my DNA. I think there’s always going to be a little Vince with me at all times. ‘Entourage’ really has and will continue to define an era, he told Parade.

Apart from the series, Grenier also appeared in movies, including the “Entourage” movie, “The Devil Wears Prada,” and “Drive Me Crazy.”

The Actor Moved To Texas In 2020

In 2016, Grenier spent some time in Texas and did some environmental work before purchasing a property. He moved to the 46-acre ranch in 2020, where he currently resides with his wife, Jordan Roemmele, and their two young sons, Seiko and Evren, born in 2023 and 2025, respectively.

Grenier told People that he enjoyed the lifestyle in Texas, and he felt accepted by the people there. “A lot of times in cities, I’ve always felt like a little bit like I have to keep up with the Joneses,” he explained.

Taking care of the ranch has been the actor’s focus, as it helps him with regard to mental health and learning new skills. “It allows you to make more informed, wiser choices when it comes to how you live, how you treat others, and in particular, how you treat the environment,” he shared.

Adrian Grenier Is More Picky With Roles

One of the reasons why Grenier took the role in “Self Custody” is that he related to the character and understood the topic. “You know, as a bitcoin guy, a bitcoin maxi and somebody who believes in crypto as an ideology and a philosophy, it was almost tailor-made for me,” he shared.

In the short film, he plays an entrepreneur who gave his employee a bonus in bitcoin. According to Grenier, they are looking into the possibility of developing “Short Custody” into a movie or a series.

Since taking a step back from Hollywood, Grenier said that he feels lucky to be in a position where he can choose the projects he takes on. It has to be something that resonates with him and reflects his values. “This was a project that met my standards, I guess, just in terms of quality of filmmaking and storyline,” he shared.

Adrian Grenier Was Disappointed Over ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Snub

As previously reported by The Blast, Grenier was disappointed that he wasn’t included in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” In the first movie, he played the role of Nate Cooper, the love interest of Anne Hathaway’s character Andy Sachs.

The actor said he would have loved to be in the sequel, but he wasn’t approached. He believes the reason was because of the backlash against the character he played, whom fans described as selfish and unsupportive.

Despite not being included, Grenier said he’s still a fan of the movie, adding that his exclusion “leaves room for a beautiful spinoff in which Nate has his own film.”