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Wendell Pierce Declares No Need to Reboot 'The Wire'

He told Collider that the show’s warning about institutional breakdown still resonates following an armed police raid in MacArthur Park.

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Wendell Pierce attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Pierce emphasized to Collider at the Superman premiere that The Wire “spoke to the audience then, speaks to us now, and will speak to audiences long after it’s over,” highlighting its timeless impact.
  • He characterized the series as a “cautionary tale” and “canary in the mine” on institutional failures and societal conflicts.
  • Michael B. Jordan also voiced his preference this year for the series to remain unchanged without any reboot or recast.
  • Deadline and TheWrap reported Pierce’s comments from the Collider interview without citing any ongoing reboot plans.
  • No official development or announcement for a Wire reboot has emerged from HBO or any other studio, preserving the original five-season narrative.