Sinbad returns to act 5 years after stroke in Tyler Perry’s “straw”

Sinbad is back to work!

Nearly five years after the 68-year-old actor and comedian was affectedhe returns to Hollywood in Tyler PerryS Straw.

Sinbad (real name David Adkins) plays Benny in the thriller led by Taraji P. Henson Like Janiyah, a single mother who will do anything to help her sick daughter.

Talk to Entertainment tonight on one Straw Screening in New York City on Tuesday, June 3, Perry reflected on having Sinbad as part of the role.

“It is so important to me, as a man, that men want to support and take care of their families,” said the acclaimed author director, 55. “I know it has been really difficult for him, so giving him this opportunity made me feel amazing. I’m really excited for him. And he delivered.”

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Sinbad got a stroke in October 2020, his family confirmed a few weeks later. In November 2022 his family divided one Update on Instagram And his website and explained that the battle triggered after a blood clot traveled from his heart to his brain.

“The family believes that Sinbad, without exception, is here because of the amount of prayers from everyone who knows and loves him,” reads that statement. “We are eternally grateful. Every outflow of love and memories of how he has touched all of you has not gone unknown, invisible or incredible. Thank you. You have lifted his mood along the way and inspired the whole family.”

Sinbad-famous for comedy film roles in Konhuvud (1993), Switch all the way (1996)The First child (1996) and Good burgers (1997), as well as the TV series Another world and others – made his First public appearance since the battle In February 2024, with others Different world Cast members via zoom for the first stop on a 10-city tour in historically black colleges And university in Atlanta.

Reflected on the overwhelmingly positive answer to his appearance, Sinbad wrote partly at that time along with his first Instagram Since 2022, “Thank you for your prayers, support and positive thoughts. They have carried me so far and will see me to the finish line.”

Before he quit his accompanying video message, the actor shared a promise with those who have continued to support him by going through tough times.

“Expect to see more of me soon, and not freak out if you turn and I am just behind you.” Sinbad, I can’t believe you’re here! “You can’t believe that?

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A synopsis for its new film Straw Reads, “A single mother’s world reveals in chaos when her day goes from bad to worse to catastrophic when she struggles to take care of her sick daughter.”

“Printed to the brink of a world that seems indifferent to her existence, she is forced to confront impossible choice in a society that offers her no security network,” adds the official description of the film, which also stars Teyana TaylorThe Glynn And Rockmond Dunbar.

During the NYC show on Tuesday, Turman, 78, People that Sinbad was his “friend” on the film and liked to have the chance to collaborate with the actor and comedy legend.

“I had the opportunity to work with – yes, be in the same movie with, Sinbad. It has been very special for me,” he said.

Straw Flows on Netflix Friday 6 June.