Casting director Alexa Fogel explains how tricky it was to cast one of The Wire’s lead characters, Jimmy McNulty. We hear from Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, and Andre Royo about scoring their roles and the unique prep work they did to ace their performances. Domenick Lombardozzi and Jim True-Frost weigh in on the precarious nature of the show, which often felt like it was on the verge of cancellation. Producers Karen Thorson and Nina Noble round out the episode with memories of executive producer Bob Colesberry, who passed away unexpectedly between seasons.

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Episode ID: 1000566635097

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Release Date: 16/06/2022, 14:00:00

Description

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.

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Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2022-06-08

Great to revisit The Wire

Has it really been 20 years since everyone was talking about this show?

A really nice way to mark the anniversary of and revisit what it took to produce what is easily one of the best, if not the best, drama on TV history.