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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 crime journalist Simon’s reporting across Baltimore. Simon was familiar with the real Stringer, who did in fact exit the drug world.
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Over 20 Years Later, Idris Elba Still Hasn't Watched His Most Iconic TV ShowIdris Elba's American breakout role was as Stringer Bell in The Wire, but the actor hasn't gone back to revisit his ...
Idris Elba tells Amy Poehler that he’s never watched his critically acclaimed series, The Wire. Find out what he said here.
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Idris Elba Based His Office Character On A Surprising Pop Culture IconIdris Elba credits The Wire for his casting in The Office. According to the actor, the sitcom needed a villain like Stringer ...
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Idris Elba Reveals The Brutal Moment He Was Uneasy About - And Why He Stands By It 26 Years LaterIn 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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