President Obama’s Latest Campaign Co-Stars: ‘The Wire’ Cast Members, Nathan Lane, Harvey Weinstein

Obama's celebrity boosters at three upcoming events will include cast members from "The Wire," as well as Nathan Lane, Edie Falco, Harvey Weinstein and Anna Wintour

First George Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker, and now, stars from HBO’s cult-classic series “The Wire” are getting in on the fund-raising act for President Obama’s reelection campaign.

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According to an invitation posted on BarackObama.com, supporters of the  president’s second charge at the White House can visit the Martha’s Vineyard home of Judy and Ron Davenport on the evening of Aug. 15 to mingle with cast members from the HBO drug drama. 

Also read: Anna Wintour, Sarah Jessica Parker Welcome the Well-Heeled to NYC Obama Fund-Raiser (Updated)

Would-be attendees can score tickets for $500 per person, or if they’re feeling especially flush, they can join the host committee at $2,500 a pop.

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