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Idris Elba has never watched 'The Wire'

IndieWire · 1d

Idris Elba Was at First ‘Against’ How His ‘The Wire’ Character Died, but Realized It Made a ‘Political Point’

The real-life inspiration for Stringer didn’t meet the same fate (thankfully). “The Wire” is famously based off of former crime journalist Simon’s reporting across Baltimore. Simon was familiar with the real Stringer, who did in fact exit the drug world.

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 1d

Idris Elba had reservations about Stringer Bell's fate on “The Wire”: 'I was a little bit against some of that'

After 20 years, Idris Elba has come around on the death of his The Wire character Stringer Bell. But when he first got word of his departure from the show, the actor admits he was less than thrilled.

GamesRadar on MSN · 1d

Despite playing one of TV's most iconic villains, Idris Elba reveals why he will never watch The Wire: "It's weird for me to go back and watch it"

Elba played erudite but cold-hearted gangster Stringer Bell in three seasons of The Wire, one of the leaders of the drug ring being surveilled in the police operation that gives the all-time-great show its name.

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Idris Elba Based His Office Character On A Surprising Pop Culture Icon

Idris Elba credits The Wire for his casting in The Office. According to the actor, the sitcom needed a villain like Stringer ...

El Mundo on MSN1d

Idris Elba: "Being an actor does not mean you are not qualified to govern a country and guide the population"

The actor stars in the action comedy 'Heads of State' while rumors in his country suggest he could be the Labour candidate ...

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