Stringer Bell isn’t tuning in. 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 ...

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 attends Amazon's "Heads Of State" World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 24, 2025 in New York City and Idris Elba as Stringer Bell in HBO's "The Wire" (Photo by ...

"It's more that I feel the presence of it all, my life since The Wire… In terms of its impact," Elba explains. "So to me, it was almost a bit like I was Stringer Bell.

Despite not watching The Wire, Idris Elba's portrayal of Stringer Bell remains a defining moment in his career. His latest film, Heads of State, is set to premiere on Prime Video, marking another ...

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 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 ...