Get ready to see Dominic West and Idris Elba in action all over again in the thrilling crime drama, The Wire. Are you a big fan of the franchise? Check out some pretty cool facts that you may have not known about this phenomenal show.
- Former president of The United States, Mr. Barack Obama isย a major fan of the show!
- John C. Reilly almost got the lead role of detective Jimmy McNulty. He's an awesome actor but we can't picture anyone else but the brilliantย Dominic West taking on this role.
- Actor, Dominicย West never thought the show would last more than a season, but it did and performed exceptionally well. We're sure he can take some credit for it as well!
- Many of the character's backstories were inspired by creators David Simon and Ed Burns's own life experiences or encounters with people they've met.
- The infamous character Omar isย based on a real-lifeย former drug dealerย namedย Donnie Andrews.
- Actor Michael K. Williams, who plays Omar couldn't whistle andย anย actress was used to dub all his whistling scenes!
- The Wire is often seen as one of the best TV showsย of all time alongside iconic shows such asย Seinfeld,ย The Simpsons,ย Breaking Bad,ย The Sopranos,ย M*A*S*H, andย I Love Lucy.
Watch some of the cast reminisceย over this iconic show
Get wired up and binge onย all seasons of The Wire onย Mondays - Sundays at 22:30ย from 22 December only on M-Net City!