Michael K. Williams made Omar a new American legend, but his fearlessness went beyondThe Wire
We meet him midway through the third episode, monitoring a raggedy-ass drug crew. Omar plans to rob the dealers. “Very sloppy,” Omar says, cigarette already in his mouth. Michael K. Williams on ‘The Wire’.Nicole Rivellli/HBO He lights it, and takes a long drag. Omar commanded a different kind of attention because Williams was like no other actor. That scar across his face was a special effect he wasn’t faking. Michael K....