The Wire at 20 Official Podcast | Episode 6 Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams | HBO

The Wire created one of the most complex characters in the history of television in Omar Little, played by the late Michael Kenneth Williams. Casting director Alexa Fogel recalls what made her consider Williams for the role, and Ed Burns remembers his initial doubts and how Williams extinguished them when the cameras rolled. Idris Elba, Andre Royo, JD Williams, Wendell Pierce, Hassan Johnson, Domenick Lombardozzi, Clarke Peters, Karen Thorson and Jermaine Crawford also join The Wire at 20 to talk about the special type of person Williams was, his exceptional talent, their friendships with him, and how his performance added new depth to discussions of masculinity. Rest in peace, Michael Kenneth Williams.
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[@Wesimm23]

“And I keeps one in the chamber in case you pondering.”

[@Ahmedkhan8802]

Agreed: The all-too-few dialogue scenes with Bunk and Omar are among the most memorable of this superb show.

[@marquesjohnson6359]

" come at the king you best not miss" that was my favorite quote from omar RIP michael k williams

[@KB-313]

ayeo lesson here bey,

[@KtotheG]

Everybody started stealing that quote, so my favorite now is, "I don't know much about cards, but I'm think these four fives can beat a full house" as he busts into the underground card game featuring Marlo and brandishing two .45 caliber semi-automatic pistols.

[@ShrimplessScampi]

“This gun? At this range? Even if I miss I can’t miss!” RIP MKW

[@ayejay2140]

"I look like a man who repeat himself" is minr

[@ayejay2140]

@@ShrimplessScampi I suppose we could stand here all night Spose we could

[@henriquecruz1614]

Money ain't got no owners, only spenders

[@Fakename70]

“Wear it in health”

[@dioni79]

“You got me confused with a man that repeats himself.”

[@FoodGrubReport]

Idk nothing bout cards but I'm pretty sure these 4 5's beat a full house

[@KB-313]

what a line lol

[@marquesjohnson6359]

That one was good too

[@AbdurRahman-mb1vr]

Wear it in health

[@mkultrajos]

Even if I miss I can't miss.

[@ambidextrousscallywag1953]

Michael Kenneth Williams as Omar was quite simply one of the best characters in one of the best TV shows of all time. A three dimensional actor playing a character so different but so familiar in a very authentic portrayal of the mean streets of B-More early 2000's. Mike will be sadly missed. A true artist.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

I literally couldn't stop crying listening to this one. Thanks for making this pod real HBO it means a lot.

[@ThunderStix9597]

Same. Michael was a special person!❤❤

[@Dm34421]

"how you supposed to run with the wolves when you sparring with puppies" favorite quote

[@mdmamba2603]

I've watched the wire in less than a month, just couldn't tear myself from the screen. omar is a really captivating character. his sensibility and vulnerability left some marks on me, "predatory motherf with a shotgun" , as bunk calls him, but with a code and big heart. legendary character brought to life by legendary actor

[@wfryco9246]

"For Mike's first scene, in that little room with the shotgun, he came up to me and said, 'Hey, how do you open this?' So I showed him, and thought, well, this character isn't going to last long... But, as soon as the camera was rolling you would have thought he was born with that gun in his hand."

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

Favorite character in the series. Omar had a code and only targeted those in the game. And I got the shotgun you got the briefcase is an iconic line. Man is a legend and was in so many great shows not just the wire. Man will be missed, a great actor taken way too soon.

[@DoubleRDubPlays]

I got to interact with him briefly at Afropunk in 2016. After the P-Funk performance, everyone was leaving. We saw Jeffrey Wright leave, and then I think someone in the crowd said "there's Omar!" My homegirl ran up on him to try and get a pic (she shined the phone flashlight in his face, lol). He quipped and said, "I thought you were the police." Lol. I told my homegirl to just ask him for a picture instead of being such a fangirl. He graciously took the pic with her and I shook his hand and thanked him and that I admired his work. He gave that trademark smile and then left with his homie. I'll never forget it. Still doesn't feel real that he's not here. May he continue to rest in peace.

[@mwenvlay]

RIP miss fran, and peace and love to your extended family.

[@dionnesimmons6950]

I am enjoying this behind the scenes look at a series that I finally got around to watching and finishing just last week. It is my absolute favorite series, ever. I'm so glad they did a separate, standalone episode of the brilliance that is Michael K Williams. The scene with Omar and Bunk is a highlight of a top notch series!

[@4evasmooth]

I think these two 45's beats a full house

[@marshahinson6930]

Very well done!! I love this episode and of course, Michael K. Williams’s character Omar Little!

[@KB-313]

it's very nice to hear from Jermaine

[@Fakename70]

I’ve always known the song Omar whistled as “A Hunting we will go”. That seems to make far more sense, considering the character.

[@CLHLC]

Just a few seconds of audio of an infamous scene.. and you are straight back in!

[@martini668]

What a great role he had and he played it fenominal

[@Chinks113]

This interview was so good. I’ve been a fan of the show and Michael forever! I’m going to rewatch the entire series all over again. ❤️

[@Wondertroy1TV]

Rest in Peace Michael

[@willray0415]

"Omar's listening....."

[@ThunderStix9597]

RIP MKW. You won't be forgotten ❤❤

[@Alpisbyram]

Miss you man

[@mars3676]

I love these podcasts

[@JorgeGarcia-gp5cf]

Ay yo! Omar is coming!!! Rip Michael K. Williams

[@paisan8766]

RIP MKW, the man with a code

[@sm0keyMcP0t420]

I love this podcast, as a big time fan of The Wire it's much appreciated.

[@thewkovacs316]

absolute tragedy i wish he had been able to overcome his demons

[@Irobinson86]

"The game is out there and it's either played or get played".

[@ProcurementPulseUK]

“You come at the king, you best not miss.”

[@mtthwpnn]

Thank you SO much for mentioning his part in Bringing Out the Dead

[@TVGabo1985]

This is beautiful tribute. Michael Karter Williams, you are one of The greats. Much love from a Brazilian fan Rip ❤️

[@AKF919]

Kenneth not Karter

[@ooooo524]

Indeed

[@deb8911]

I miss Michael.

[@ziryabjamal]

The "Smiley's" referenced are probably referring to the "Glasgow (Chelsea) smile" which I won't describe here 😅

[@olubukonla7352]

Chibs has one from SOA.

[@smallrossy]

I'm almost finished season 5 lol

[@AbdurRahman-mb1vr]

Wait till you finish it trust me a sense of emptiness creeps in.

[@manchesterguy7961]

Money dont got no owners, only spenders!

[@mackymccallum8652]

This episode had me laughing and crying, in equal measure.

[@Krock4life]

Wish they could bring the wire back

[@olubukonla7352]

We Own this city is pretty much s6 of the Wire-but is an ACTUAL true story...

[@AbdurRahman-mb1vr]

Money has no owners only spenders.

[@KB-313]

in here like swimwear! y'all aint got no honey nut?

[@thebrasschannel5821]

"Indeed"

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

Season 3 episode 3(I think) nude scenes of MKW...yowza!! 👍👍✌️

[@tomcruz6196]

Where it at shawty

[@MrFrankello]

Michael k was a dope fiend

[@Finners-v7d]

Man had his issues like everyone else, look at how successful his life was. Is that why you try to take him down a peg to make you feel better?

[@MrFrankello]

@@Finners-v7d still he was a dope fiend thats why he died

[@ronaldhoenow7784]

One of many things

[@DERRTYCHYBO]

so what. we all have our problems. doesnt change the fact that by all accounts he was a great guy. just a special human being.

[@angelb1120]

You feel better? SMH