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“What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

“What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

FromThe Wire at 20


“What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

FromThe Wire at 20

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Wire boldly wiped its slate clean in Season 3, rerouting the show moving forward. Idris Elba discusses the slow dissolution of Stringer Bell and Avon Barksdale's relationship and The Wire's use of humor. Then host Method Man goes deep on what many people consider The Wire's best season: Season 4. Jermaine Crawford recalls the pleasures and pains of playing Dukie, Alexa Fogel explains the challenge of casting child actors, and both Ed Burns and Jim True-Frost reflect on their portrayal of the Baltimore public education system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Jul 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (9)

Few shows are as beloved as the HBO Original Series The Wire. In honor of its 20th anniversary, HBO is releasing a brand new podcast hosted by musician and actor Method Man and featuring revealing interviews with the show’s most memorable voices. Over eight episodes, the podcast will look back at David Simon’s sprawling five-season drama and unpack its complex themes, cultural influence, and ongoing legacy. The Wire at 20 podcast is produced by HBO and Campside Media.   Stream all five seasons of The Wire now on HBO Max.