Michael K. Williams recognized how groundbreaking Omar’s character was on The Wire and pushed to highlight the character’s sexuality.
The actor’s legacy can live on through their characters. The late Michael K. Williams’ Omar Little on The Wire made us excited to watch the show and follow along on his journey. The five-time Emmy nominate Williams also delivered memorable performances on Lovecraft Country and Boardwalk Empire.
Omar was brought to life by Williams’s sensitivity and smarts. The character embodied everything that The Wire wanted to be by adding a level of heart and soul that is reminiscent of our favorite rogue outlaw-type of characters.
IndieWire reported that in his newly published memoir, Scenes from My Life, Williams reflected on his enduring legacy as Omar in the show before his death in 2021, writing:
Author: Alyssa Miller
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