Overview

• Elba revealed on the July 2 episode of Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast that he has never watched The Wire.
• He portrayed drug kingpin Russell "Stringer" Bell from 2002 to 2004, calling the role his international breakthrough.
• He described Stringer Bell’s death as feeling like part of himself died, which makes revisiting the show feel too strange.
• Elba admits he dislikes watching his own performances and prefers to be present during production rather than review it.
• Fans greet him daily with references to Stringer Bell, highlighting the series’ enduring cultural impact.