Steve (upcoming film) explained

Steve
Director:Tim Mielants
Production Companies:Big Things Films
Distributor:Netflix
Language:English

Steve is an upcoming drama film directed by Tim Mielants and written by Max Porter. It is an adaptation by Max Porter of his own 2023 novella Shy. It stars Cillian Murphy and Jay Lycurgo.

Premise

Steve (Murphy) is a headteacher in charge of a school for boys with societal and behavioural difficulties.[1]

Cast

Production

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

Principal photography began on May 24, 2024, and wrapped on July 5 in the UK.[5] Filming locations included Bath, Somerset.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emily. Stedman. Digital Spy. 9 February 2024. 9 February 2024. Cillian Murphy lands next lead role in Netflix movie.
  2. Web site: 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. Nancy. Tartaglione. 8 February 2024. 8 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Cillian Murphy teams up with Netflix for next film. RTE. 9 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Cillian Murphy and Jay Lycurgo Netflix Movie ‘Steve’: Everything We Know So Far. What's on Netlix. July 3, 2024. July 3, 2024.
  5. Web site: Tartaglione . Nancy . 2024-07-03 . Cillian Murphy-Led ‘Steve’ Wraps Production With Jay Lycurgo Co-Starring: First-Look Set Photo . 2024-07-04 . Deadline . en-US.
  6. Web site: Oscar-winning actor looks unrecognisable while shooting powerful new Netflix film. Metro. 9 July 2024. Tori. Brazier. 9 June 2024.