Michael - You are the realest of the real. Damn I still get choked up when I think about Omar goin' out. I hope to see you on a book tour or elsewhere and personally get to shake the hand of greatness personified. Thank you so much for leaving it all out there for us fans. All the best, JRay in Austin, TX
I've been glued to the Wire since it first came on our screens. It's pretty rare to come across an actor who can carry such a complex character as Omar so convincingly. I was genuinely gutted when Omar was shot - and that's probably the first and only time I'll grieve for a fictional character!
Thanks for many, many hours of top quality television.
One of if not the best actors on the wire, I watch the show for you and snoop and was highly upset that it has come to an end....I can only wish you well in your ventures and hope to see you in more tv/film
Thank you from this 55 year old white writer and mom. It was a privilege to se the humanity and depth you brought to Omar. You made him both particular and universal. You deserved every award in the business.
I THINK THAT YOU ARE A BRILLANT ACTOR! I FIRST SAW YOU ON THE WIRE AND YOU HAD ME THERE! I'VE ALSO SEEN OTHER MOVIES YOU'VE BEEN IN AND I LIKE THEM AS WELL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
P.S. ARE YOU SINGLE? APRIL GARRETT TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
Sorry for posting the spoilers on your facebook. I thought you meant spoilers like for future stuff you're doing, or for a possible Wire Season Six. I'm serious.
i LOVE omar (and stringer bell fine self too). i grew so close to omar i literally cried and im still mad now when i see the re-runs but realistically its how the game goes!
I do not have TV and had never heard of The Wire until 6 weeks ago (May 2009) when I was given the 5 season box-set as a birthday gift.
I set about watching the first season and was immediately hooked. I watched seasons 1 & 2 in the first week of viewing and can state that it is the greatest drama series I have ever seen. Both the writing and acting are riveting. Your role of Omar, and your portrayal of the character is simply spectacular. I had thought that the Sopranos and Dr House (for which I also have the box sets) were the epitome of good-drama, but The Wire is in a class of its own. I consider myself lucky that I don't have TV and therefore don't have to watch each episode in real-time. I do not want to watch the French language version as this would take away much of the authenticity. However, since the accents and the venacular, black-demotic speech patterns are so difficult to follow, I have to watch using sub-titles, and rewind fairly regularly to get a grasp of what is being said. But I consider this to be a minor setback
Best of luck with your future career. You are building on very solid foundations.
Being a bit behind the US of A here in England, we are oonly just starting Season 4 of the wire. I am so so hooked, what a fantastic drama! I love Omar. depite the fact he can shoot someone and see it as 'all in the game' there is just something about him you cannot fail to love, i really cannot say what it is, but i am sure this mainly comes from the skill of you as an actor.
I keep reading other peoples blogs and they are saying Omar dies, i am dreading watching anymore now!
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You took it to the next level with Omar. A character like that only comes around every 5-10 years. Props! Hope to see more soon.
Michael - You are the realest of the real. Damn I still get choked up when I think about Omar goin' out. I hope to see you on a book tour or elsewhere and personally get to shake the hand of greatness personified. Thank you so much for leaving it all out there for us fans. All the best, JRay in Austin, TX
Hi Michael,
Great to see you have a blog.
I've been glued to the Wire since it first came on our screens. It's pretty rare to come across an actor who can carry such a complex character as Omar so convincingly. I was genuinely gutted when Omar was shot - and that's probably the first and only time I'll grieve for a fictional character!
Thanks for many, many hours of top quality television.
Have a great New Year,
Bill
Legend
Hey,
Thanks for the trailer !
Please, can you give us the transcript of it ?
I really want to do the subtitles for french people. Thanks a lot !
See you in "The Road" !
Omar Lives!!!!
You were awesome in this. Probably in other stuff too, but definitely in this. Thanks very much.
One of if not the best actors on the wire, I watch the show for you and snoop and was highly upset that it has come to an end....I can only wish you well in your ventures and hope to see you in more tv/film
Thank you from this 55 year old white writer and mom. It was a privilege to se the humanity and depth you brought to Omar. You made him both particular and universal. You deserved every award in the business.
I've just seen The Wire and I loved the part you're playing, I enjoyed it so much! Thank you and I hope to see more of you.
I've just seen The Wire and I loved the part you're playing, I enjoyed it so much! Thank you and I hope to see more of you.
Omar is one of the all time classic characters. Looking forward to all the films you're doing.
I THINK THAT YOU ARE A BRILLANT ACTOR! I FIRST SAW YOU ON THE WIRE AND YOU HAD ME THERE! I'VE ALSO SEEN OTHER MOVIES YOU'VE BEEN IN AND I LIKE THEM AS WELL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
P.S. ARE YOU SINGLE?
APRIL GARRETT
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
You're a brilliant actor!
Sorry for posting the spoilers on your facebook. I thought you meant spoilers like for future stuff you're doing, or for a possible Wire Season Six. I'm serious.
Time to kick this stuff out yo.
Can't wait! When's it comin' out?
i LOVE omar (and stringer bell fine self too). i grew so close to omar i literally cried and im still mad now when i see the re-runs but realistically its how the game goes!
I do not have TV and had never heard of The Wire until 6 weeks ago (May 2009) when I was given the 5 season box-set as a birthday gift.
I set about watching the first season and was immediately hooked. I watched seasons 1 & 2 in the first week of viewing and can state that it is the greatest drama series I have ever seen. Both the writing and acting are riveting. Your role of Omar, and your portrayal of the character is simply spectacular. I had thought that the Sopranos and Dr House (for which I also have the box sets) were the epitome of good-drama, but The Wire is in a class of its own. I consider myself lucky that I don't have TV and therefore don't have to watch each episode in real-time. I do not want to watch the French language version as this would take away much of the authenticity. However, since the accents and the venacular, black-demotic speech patterns are so difficult to follow, I have to watch using sub-titles, and rewind fairly regularly to get a grasp of what is being said. But I consider this to be a minor setback
Best of luck with your future career. You are building on very solid foundations.
Being a bit behind the US of A here in England, we are oonly just starting Season 4 of the wire. I am so so hooked, what a fantastic drama!
I love Omar. depite the fact he can shoot someone and see it as 'all in the game' there is just something about him you cannot fail to love, i really cannot say what it is, but i am sure this mainly comes from the skill of you as an actor.
I keep reading other peoples blogs and they are saying Omar dies, i am dreading watching anymore now!
Well done and good luck