David Adkins, better known as Sinbad, stars in the movie “Straw,” a suspense thriller by Tyler Perry, five years after being hospitalized for months due to a stroke. The actor and comedian was in recovery.
Sinbad plays Benny in the film, which tells the story of a single mother willing to do anything to help her sick daughter.
He stars alongside Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, and Teyana Taylor. In a trailer image, the actor appears wearing a plaid blazer with a white shirt and looks worn out.
During the film screening on Tuesday (June 3) in New York, the director commented on Sinbad’s comeback.
“I know it’s been really hard for him, so being able to give him this opportunity made me feel amazing. I’m very excited for him. And he crushed it,” Perry told Entertainment Tonight.
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Sinbad suffered a stroke in October 2020 and was hospitalized for nine months. In November 2022, the comedian said he was relearning how to walk after the accident.
In November 2022, he showed his followers a bit of his recovery, with his family revealing that he was still relearning to walk after the stroke.
The family said the stroke was caused by a blood clot that traveled from the heart to the brain.
He went to social media to thank fans for their support throughout the years of recovery.
“Thank you for your prayers, support, and positive thoughts. They have brought me here and will carry me to the finish line. It really is a different world out here!” the actor wrote.
The movie “Straw” premieres on Netflix starting Friday (June 6).
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