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Idris Elba Reveals Why He Refuses to Watch The Wire

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.

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.

Face2FaceAfrica on MSN · 19h

Idris Elba explains why he can never watch his iconic project ‘The Wire’

Series creator David Simon stated that Stringer's death wasn't personal but rather "to make a political point."

Screen Rant on MSN1d

Idris Elba Reveals The Brutal Moment He Was Uneasy About - And Why He Stands By It 26 Years Later

In a recent appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast, Idris Elba opened up about the iconic Stringer Bell scene from The Wire that ...

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Idris Elba shares ‘honest’ confession about The Wire that makes him ‘feel bad’

Idris Elba has shared a surprise admission about The Wire, which is commonly regarded as the greatest TV show of all time.

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