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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Idris Elba says he has never watched ‘The Wire’ and never will
Idris Elba has revealed that he’s never watched “The Wire” and he never will. The hunky actor and sought-after DJ confessed ...
Idris Elba Says He 'Didn't Watch' His Breakout Project “The Wire”: 'I Feel Bad'
Idris Elba may have made a mark with his role on The Wire, but that doesn’t mean he watched the show. “I wanna stay in the ...
Idris Elba reveals shocking revelation about ‘The Wire’
Idris Elba rose to fame on the acclaimed HBO crime drama “The Wire,” but he recently made a shocking admission: he’s never ...
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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." ...
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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 ...
Idris Elba Reveals Why He Refuses to Watch The Wire: 'There Was a Part of Me That Died With That Character'
Idris Elba Reveals Why He Refuses to Watch The Wire: 'There Was a Part of Me That Died With That Character' ...
‘Heads of State’ review: John Cena and Idris Elba team up for more action, less politics
Heads of State” is not the Cheech & Chong reunion film you’ve been waiting for, but a comic thriller co-starring John Cena ...
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Series made him famous: Idris Elba has never watched 'The Wire'
Idris Elba played the charismatic Stringer Bell in 'The Wire' for three seasons - but the actor has no interest in watching ...
“The Wire” alum Idris Elba admits he's never watched the show — and refuses to try: 'It's weird for me'
The actor spent three seasons as the smooth-talking criminal, Stringer Bell.Idris Elba is certainly proud of his time on The Wire, but that doesn't mean he wants to relive it.The actor who spent three ...