Jay Lycurgo on Embodying Pain and Possibility in Steve
Jay Lycurgo notes,
“It’s a vital topic”, as he discusses his role in the film Steve.
Becoming Shy
Jay Lycurgo embodies the character Shy, a furious and fragile teenager, in Tim Mielants' new film Steve, adapted from Max Porter's novella Shy.
- The film is set in a 1990s residential school for boys.
- Shy struggles to break free from his inner chaos.
- A group of teachers, including a head teacher played by Cillian Murphy, try to reach him.
Jay Lycurgo's performance is described as raw, ecstatic, and unguarded, and he shares the screen with notable actors like Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, and Simbiatu Ajikawo (Lil Simz).
Author's summary: Jay Lycurgo discusses his role in Steve.