Salon talks to cast and creators of “The Wire,” 20 years after the series made its HBO television debut on June 2, 2002. Creator David Simon opens up to Salon's D. Watkins about why "The Wire" broke new ground in TV storytelling and reflects on its legacy today. The cast shared stories about creating and inhabiting those memorable characters in Baltimore for five seasons. Interviews include:
DAVID SIMON, Creator
ANDRE ROYO, Played Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins
SONJA SOHN, Played Det. Shakima “Kima” Greggs
TRAY CHANEY, Played Malik “Poot” Carr
MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS, Played Omar Little
DELANEY WILLIAMS, Played Sgt. Jay Landsman
DAJUAN PRINCE, Set Costumer
CHRIS CLANTON, Played Savino Bratton
JULITO MCCULLUM, Played Namond Brice
NATHAN CORBETT, Played Donut
DEIRDRE LOVEJOY, Played Asst. State's Atty. Rhonda Pearlman

Read more of Salon's coverage of "The Wire" at 20 by D. Watkins here:
https://www.salon.com/2022/06/02/all-...

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