Taraji P. Henson takes center stage in the upcoming Netflix thriller “Straw,” with Netflix releasing an exclusive first look ahead of its premiere on June 6. Directed by Tyler Perry, the film thrusts Henson into the role of Janiyah, a single mother desperately trying to cash a check to feed her sick daughter, only to become embroiled in a harrowing crime accusation.
This accusation rapidly escalates, dragging Janiyah into a deep conspiracy where survival and trust are at odds, and the stakes intensify with every turn. Joining Taraji P. Henson in the drama are Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill, and Ashley Versher, adding further tension to the already high-stakes narrative.
The thriller delves into themes of systemic failure, the relentless struggle for justice, and the fine edge separating ordinary life from sudden disaster. Teyana Taylor appears as a law enforcement officer caught within the investigation, while Perry injects the story with urgency and emotional volatility.
Explaining the film’s intense production schedule, Taraji P. Henson revealed,
“To think we shot in four days while I was still working on Fight Night. But that’s what I like about Tyler Perry, he’s fast, and I can be fast too. He knew he had a limited amount of time with me. He used it wisely.”
As Tyler Perry makes a tense return to Netflix thrillers, following films like “A Fall from Grace” and “Mea Culpa,” “Straw” stands poised to grip viewers. The film’s themes of injustice and urgency reflect real frustrations, promising questions about survival, trust, and the tearing fabric of daily life.
