Idris Elba has never watched The Wire and never will - JoBlo
Despite playing one of the most popular characters on HBO's The Wire, Idris Elba has never seen the series and doesn't plan to.
www.joblo.comIdris Elba has revealed he does not watch The Wire and has no plans to do so, despite his iconic HBO role. He says he was there and helped create without celebrating it as a viewer. He feels a bit detached from the show's fan community as a result. He levels it as important at the time, though he didn't realize its later impact during production. The admission is candid and adds context to the breakout series narrative. Elba opens up about why he can't agree with the claim of being part of TV's greatest show of all time. He recounts on interviews and podcasts that his watching choices differ from fans, shaping a personal stance on fame and legacy.