Everything to Know About Peacock's Original Thriller Strung, Including How to Stream
Chloe Bailey and Coco Jones star in Malcolm D. Lee's must-see thriller!
Key Takeaways
- Strung is an original Peacock thriller about a violinist who uncovers dangerous secrets while tutoring for a wealthy and enigmatic Los Angeles family.
- The film, directed by Malcolm Read More
- Strung is an original Peacock thriller about a violinist who uncovers dangerous secrets while tutoring for a wealthy and enigmatic Los Angeles family.
- The film, directed by Malcolm D. Lee and written by Alan B. McElroy, blends psychological suspense, striking visuals, and a tense soundtrack.
- Strung premieres exclusively on Peacock on June 26, 2026, and stars Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, and Coco Jones.
One of the must-see movies of the Summer of 2026 isn't in theaters, but on Peacock.
Comedy director Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man, The Best Man: The Final Chapters) is getting his thriller on with the upcoming Peacock Original thriller, Strung. From the mind of horror screenwriter Alan B. McElroy (Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Wrong Turn), Strung is an original story set among the opulent families of Los Angeles. But everything falls apart when a talented violin tutor arrives and immediately tracks the very strange behavior of the family she works for.
"I love a good suspense thriller and a solid narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. I hadn’t had the privilege of directing a film in this genre, but when I read Alan McElroy’s script, I knew I had to dip my toe in this water," Lee noted in statement along with the release of the film's new trailer.
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"The countless times I reacted out loud while reading the script’s twists and turns motivated me to put my own stamp on this evergreen genre and add to the pantheon of psychological thrillers," he continued. "Strung draws you in with a combination of lush visuals, captivating performances and a riveting soundtrack that captivates viewers -- that is, if your heart and nerves can withstand the suspense."
What is Peacock's Strung about?
Produced by Tyler Perry and Jason Blum, Strung centers on Layla (Chloe Bailey), a talented violinist trying to survive in expensive Los Angeles. As the film's logline teases, "She takes a prestigious job as a music tutor for the gifted daughter of an influential and enigmatic family. As she becomes entangled in their opulent world, unsettling secrets begin to surface, forcing her to question her safety, her dreams, and even her sanity."
How can you watch Strung?
The film drops exclusively on Peacock beginning Friday, June 26, 2026.
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Is Strung a movie or a series?
Strung is a feature length film created exclusively for Peacock.
Who is in the cast of Peacock's Strung?
This tense thriller stars Chloe Bailey (The Exorcism), Lynn Whitfield (The Chi), Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris), Anna Diop (Us) and Coco Jones (Bel-Air).
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