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Idris Elba has never watched '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.

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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.

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.

John Cena and Idris Elba keep the bromance alive

Essence on MSN · 2h

Idris Elba On His Hilarious, High-Stakes Turn In ‘Heads Of State’

The actor opens up about embracing comedy in this Prime Video original, drawing from real-life encounters, and working alongside a talented cast.

The New York Times · 1d

‘Heads of State’ Review: John Cena and Idris Elba Are Assassins’ Targets

This action movie about U.S. and British leaders, also featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, plays like a silly version of a BBC political satire series.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

John Cena and Idris Elba team up for buddy movie 'Heads of State'

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) -Actors John Cena and Idris Elba embark on a wild friendship journey in the comedy action adventure "Heads of State." Cena plays Hollywood action hero turned U.S. President Will Derringer,

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Idris Elba Shared A Hard Part About Aging — And It’ll Hit You Right In The Knees

Idris Elba is opening up about his 50s, and all that comes with them. On a Tuesday episode of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” ...

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Idris Elba says 'grim' memories of his pre-Hollywood job help keep him motivated

Idris Elba is thankful for his career. "Honestly, it's not that hard," he said.

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'Heads of State' movie review: John Cena, Idris Elba fuel fizzy action flick

Ok, so they're more "Tango & Cash" than NATO-ready. John Cena and Idris Elba work well as rival world leaders in Prime ...

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Watch Amy Poehler and Idris Elba Have an Accidental Twinning Moment on Her Podcast — and Then Swap Jackets!

Amy Poehler and Idris Elba had to laugh about their accidental twinning moment during the latest episode of Poehler's Good ...

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Idris Elba opens up about the challenges and benefits of reaching his 50s: ‘Our bodies fail us’

Idris Elba knows firsthand the toll aging can take on the body. During a recent appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” ...

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Amy Poehler and Idris Elba Transform Into Each Other, Complete With Trading Clothes, for Hypothetical Body-Swap Comedy | Video

Idris Elba definitely wants to do more comedy work, so to wrap up his time on “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” this week, the duo ...

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