Malcolm D. Lee on Strung: exploring power dynamics, suspense & guiding actors into darker territory

Malcolm D. Lee on Strung: exploring power dynamics, suspense & guiding actors into darker territory Hollywood First Look is with Malcom D. Lee, director of Strung. The movie is about a talented violinist whose new job tutoring for an elite family turns into a battle for safety and sanity when she realizes her past is linked to the family's patriarch. And it's a Fight for her sanity and survival. In this exclusive interview, he shares (and more): The moment he knew he wanted to direct a thriller What he wanted the audience to feel about the imbalance of power in the story Was it a challenge, casting actors whose previous roles have all been warm/wholesome type characters into darker territory Featured in this video: Malcolm D. Lee Strung, streams on Peacock Jun 26, 2026. FOLLOW US: https://www.hollywoodfirstlook.com   / hollywoodfirstlook     / hollywoodfirstlook     / hollywoodfirstlook   Correspondent/Producer: Kiyra Lynn instagram.com/kiyralynn tiktok.com/@kiyralynn Senior Producer: Kiyra Lynn Editor: Mickey Martinez #Strung #MalcolmDLee #ChloeBailey