Jerry 'Turtle' Ferrara says Jeremy Piven isn't holding up 'Entourage' movie & filming could start in January 2014 [UPDATE]

In the words of Jerry Ferrara, the Entourage movie is "looking real good" and a deal on the film "could be closed today." The actor, known for portraying Turtle on the hit HBO series said this on The Wendy Williams Show and also cleared up some other rumors surrounding the project.

Earlier this month, reports came in claiming that the movie sequel to the hit HBO series hit a snag with star Jeremy Piven. These reports claimed that Piven had always been paid more when the show was on the air, so the other stars were holding out until the pay was evened out with everyone.

When asked when the movie would start shooting, executive producer Mark Whalberg allegedly stated: "As soon as them guys stop being so greedy."

Star Adrian Grenier reportedly responded to this comment on Instagram, saying: "I will sign any deal that gives ALL the boys an opportunity to share in the upside of success EQUALLY."

UPDATE: Adrian Grenier just officially announced the Entourage movie is a go!

And now Ferrara is saying that this "hold out" is not happening.

"Here's what I'll say about holdouts: Athletes hold out when they have a contract they don't want to honor," Ferrara explained on The Wendy Williams Show. "No one's holding out. It just takes a little time. We're actually on schedule."

He went on to say that filming could even start in January!

Series creator Doug Ellin recently tweeted the following: "The real Ari just told me entourage movie is happening. He actually was the one who pushed me to write script so maybe it is. We shall see."

It definitely looks like the movie is on its way. Do you agree?