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Idris Elba Hid His English Accent from Producers to Land His Role on The Wire

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Turns out Elba had to hide his English accent from producers to land his breakthrough role as Stringer Bell on 'The Wire.'

Turns out Elba had to hide his English accent from producers to land his breakthrough role as Stringer Bell on 'The Wire.'

3 days ago

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Paste broke the news 3 days ago on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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