Idris Elba rose to fame on the acclaimed HBO crime drama “The Wire,” but he recently made a shocking admission: he’s never seen the show, and refuses to watch it.

Idris Elba was having a 40-degree day when first reading his character Stringer Bell’s death scene on “The Wire.” The acclaimed HBO series spanned five seasons between 2002 and 2008; Elba ...

Idris Elba opens up about the emotional connection he had with his 'The Wire' character By TN Web Desk July 02, 2025 Idris Elba reveals he never watched 'The Wire' despite iconic role ...

Idris Elba shares ‘honest’ confession about The Wire that makes him ‘feel bad’ Actor has revealed why he can’t agree with ‘greatest TV show of all time’ claim Jacob Stolworthy ...

Idris Elba has insisted he will never watch The Wire. The 52-year-old actor had his breakout US role was criminal Russell 'Stringer' Bell on the first three seasons of the hit HBO drama from 2002 ...

Idris Elba credits the struggles he faced before Hollywood for shaping his relentless work ethic. He says he grew up without much and once worked a "grim" Ford factory job before becoming famous.

Idris Elba shot to fame while playing Stringer Bell in The Wire, the realistic crime drama considered by some to be the best TV series of all time. But to this day the Marvel, DC, and Sonic the ...

Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan did not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a ...