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Idris Elba Reveals He’s Never Watched The Wire

7/2/2025

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Idris Elba, famed for his portrayal of Stringer Bell in *The Wire*, confessed on Amy Poehler's podcast that he has never seen the series. Despite his pride in its legacy, he admitted, "I feel like when Stringer Bell died, there was a part of me that died," reflecting the deep connection fans still have with his character.

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Idris Elba, famed for his portrayal of Stringer Bell in *The Wire*, confessed on Amy Poehler's podcast that he has never seen the series. Despite his pride in its legacy, he admitted, "I feel like when Stringer Bell died, there was a part of me that died," reflecting the deep connection fans still have with his character.