During an episode of Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, Idris Elba revealed why he has never watched The Wire, his early 2000s series that helped him become famous. “I wanna stay in the present ...

While Elba did not shadow any politicians in preparation for this role, he did draw from his own personal experiences of being around heads of state.

While Idris Elba can’t bring himself to watch The Wire, which ran from 2002 to 2008, his career skyrocketed off the back of his performance in it. He went on to play Heimdall in Kenneth Branagh ...

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, reflecting on turning 50, shared his insights on ageing during a recent podcast appearance with Amy Poehler. He humorously acknowledged the physical challenges while appreciating the ...

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 ...

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 and John Cena Debate Worst Jobs: Chauffering, Sex Toy Warehouse and More The 'Heads of State' stars reflected on "traumatic" gigs on 'GOAT Talk.' ...

Idris Elba has insisted he will never watch “The Wire.” The critically acclaimed series is often ranked among the greatest television dramas of all time by critics and audiences alike. The 52 ...

Ok, so they're more "Tango & Cash" than NATO-ready. John Cena and Idris Elba work well as rival world leaders in Prime Video's "Heads of State" movie.

Crime Shows 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" News By George Marston published 2 ...