Steve (upcoming film)
| Steve | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tim Mielants |
| Screenplay by | Max Porter |
| Based on | Shy by Max Porter |
| Produced by | |
| Starring |
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Production company | Big Things Films |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Countries | |
| Language | English |
Steve is an upcoming drama film directed by Tim Mielants and written by Max Porter, based on his 2023 novella Shy. It stars Cillian Murphy and Jay Lycurgo.
Premise
[edit]Steve (Murphy) is a headteacher in charge of a school for boys with societal and behavioural difficulties.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Cillian Murphy as Steve
- Jay Lycurgo as Shy
Production
[edit]The project was announced for Netflix in February 2024 as being produced by Cillian Murphy's production company, Big Things Films, with his collaborator Alan Moloney also a producer. Tim Mielants is directing, and Max Porter has adapted his own novel Shy for the film.[2] Murphy and Porter previously collaborated on the stage adaptation of Porter's Grief Is the Thing with Feathers and on the short film All of This Unreal Time. Porter gave Murphy a copy of Shy in a proof edition before it was completed and Murphy was quoted as saying "it just broke my heart. They're the sorts of things I love as a reader and as a performer".[3] Jay Lycurgo also joined the cast.[4]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on May 24, 2024, and wrapped on July 5 in the UK.[5] Filming locations included Bath, Somerset.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Stedman, Emily (February 9, 2024). "Cillian Murphy lands next lead role in Netflix movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (February 8, 2024). "Cillian Murphy Sets Next Movie: Will Star In & Produce 'Steve' For Netflix As He & Alan Moloney Officially Launch Production Company Big Things Films – Q&A". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cillian Murphy teams up with Netflix for next film". RTE. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Cillian Murphy and Jay Lycurgo Netflix Movie 'Steve': Everything We Know So Far". What's on Netlix. July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 3, 2024). "Cillian Murphy-Led 'Steve' Wraps Production With Jay Lycurgo Co-Starring: First-Look Set Photo". Deadline. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Brazier, Tori (June 9, 2024). "Oscar-winning actor looks unrecognisable while shooting powerful new Netflix film". Metro. Retrieved July 9, 2024.