India, July 2 -- It may have been the breakthrough role that made him a household name, but British actor Idris Elba has never actually watched The Wire. Appearing as the sharp and calculated Stringer Bell for three seasons, the 52-year-old became a standout presence in the acclaimed HBO drama, but he recently revealed on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast that he's never seen the show that helped launch his career.

"If I'm really honest, I didn't watch The Wire. I didn't watch it. And I feel bad. It's not that I'm not a fan of it - I was there. I made a show that was, you know, so intense and so real, so important, even though we didn't realize it. I didn't realize the importance of the show while making it," Idris said.

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