The Wire
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The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by American author and former police reporter David Simon for the cable network HBO. The series premiered on June 2,
"Murderland Alley" is both realistically and bleakly portrayed.
Dominic West (pictured here in 2004) starred throughout the series as Jimmy McNulty.
Idris Elba portrays Stringer Bell.
David Simon accepting the Peabody Award for The Wire at the 63rd Annual Peabody Awards
Michael K. Williams
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Michael Kenneth Williams was an American actor. He rose to fame for his acclaimed portrayals of Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire, Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire,
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…playing out a scene by himself. Lance Reddick received the role of Cedric Daniels after auditioning for the roles of Bunk and heroin addict Bubbles. Michael K. Williams got the part of Omar Little after only a single audition. Williams himself recommended Felicia Pearson for the role of Snoop after meeting her at a…
Williams in 2012
Williams at Harvard University for a panel discussion on The Wire, November 8, 2010