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, adapted from Max Porter’s novella Shy.
In the film, Lycurgo plays Shy, a teenager struggling between self-destruction and salvation, set in a 1990s residential school. The story unfolds over a single day, as Shy and his teachers fight for a better future.
- The film features a talented cast, including Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, and Simbiatu Ajikawo (Lil Simz).
- Jay Lycurgo's performance is raw, ecstatic, and unguarded, mirroring Cillian Murphy's stoic yet sensitive character.
Author's summary: Jay Lycurgo shines in Steve, a film about pain and possibility.
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