The Corner Boys From ‘The Wire’ Reunite 18 Years Later in New Video

Michelle Stein November 9, 2026, 10:23 am

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HBO Max shared a video reuniting The Wire’s four Corner Boys actors 18 years later.
The reunion featured Jermaine Crawford, Maestro Harrell, Julito McCullum, and Tristan Wilds, who played Dukie, Randy, Namond, and Michael.
Fans remarked on the actors’ changed appearances, recalled their characters’ tragic fates, and called for a follow-up series.

The Corner Boys from The Wire recently reunited for a new video 18 years later — and fans can’t believe how different they look.

On Saturday, November 7, HBO Max shared a clip on Instagram featuring the four actors who were introduced in Season 4, Episode 8, titled “Corner Boys.” They included Jermaine Crawford as Duquan “Dukie” Weems, Maestro Harrell as Randy Wagstaff, Julito McCullum as Namond Brice, and Tristan Wilds as Michael Lee.

“Corner boys reunited. #TheWire,” the streaming platform captioned its update.

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In the comments, The Wire fans were delighted by the unexpected reunion, with many clamoring for TV content featuring them.

One Instagram user wrote, “I’m just saying if The Wire wanted to pick up in 2027, and they chronicled the Corner Boys’ lives today, I’d watch it every day.”

Another shared, “Yo, can we get a limited series @hbomax on Corner Boys. There’s still stories to tell and new generation.”

Someone else echoed, “Cryyyinnn! Please tell me y’all got a show coming out.”

Many others were reminded of the tragic fates of the Corner Boys, with one admitting, “I swear to GAAAAAAWD I needed therapy after that final season. HS counselor here & their fate was personal to me. Absolutely devastated when we last saw Dookie.”

Another agreed, “I literally had to take two days off work to recover from their fates.”

Still others pointed out how different the actors looked nearly 20 years after playing their characters. One shared, “Michael looking like one of Slim Charles offspring.”

Another declared, “Dookie glowed up!”

A different fan commented, “Mack looks wild as hell.”

The Wire aired for five seasons from 2002 to 2008. Aside from Crawford, Harrell, McCullum, and Wilds, the show starred Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, John Doman, Dede Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce, Seth Gilliam, Domenick Lombardozzi, Clarke Peters, and Andre Royo, among others.