Malcolm D. Lee discusses directing Strung, exploring power dynamics, suspense, and guiding actors into darker territory.
Hollywood First Look is with Malcolm D. Lee talking about Strung. The thriller follows a talented violinist whose new job tutoring for an elite family becomes a fight for survival when she discovers her past is connected to the family’s powerful patriarch.
In this interview, Lee discusses the moment he knew he wanted to direct a thriller, the emotions he hoped audiences would feel regarding the story’s imbalance of power, and whether it was a challenge working with actors best known for warm and wholesome roles in a much darker project.
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Strung, streams on Peacock Jun 26, 2026.
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