Strung
Upcoming thriller film by Malcolm D. Lee
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Strung is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed by Malcolm D. Lee and written by Alan B. McElroy. It stars Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, Coco Jones and Romy Woods. Tyler Perry and Jason Blum serve as producers through their Peachtree & Vine and Blumhouse Productions banners, respectively, alongside Blackmaled Productions.[1]
- Tyler Perry
- Jason Blum
- Tim Palen
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Dominique Telson
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| Directed by | Malcolm D. Lee |
| Screenplay by | Alan B. McElroy |
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| Distributed by | Peacock |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Strung is scheduled to premiere at the American Black Film Festival on May 27, 2026, and will be released on June 26, 2026 by Peacock.
Cast
Production
Development
On October 1, 2021, it was announced that Alan B. McElroy would write and direct Help, with Jason Blum and Tyler Perry producing the film.[2] On May 16, 2025, it was announced that Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, Coco Jones and Romy Woods would star in the film, with Malcolm D. Lee replacing McElroy as the director.[3]
Filming
Principal photography was reported to be beginning in Cape Town, South Africa on March 7, 2025,[4] prior to the announcement of the cast.
Release
Strung is scheduled to premiere at the American Black Film Festival on May 27, 2026 and will be released on June 26, 2026 by Peacock.[5]