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Netflix just dropped the first look at Cillian Murphy in his intense new role as headteacher Steve. The film adapts Max Porter's novella Shy with Jay Lycurgo playing a troubled student. Directed by Tim Mielants, it explores mental health and reform school struggles in the 90s. The drama hits theaters this September before streaming in October.

Key Points: Cillian Murphy First Look in Netflix Drama Steve Revealed

  • Cillian Murphy plays a struggling headteacher in 90s reform school drama
  • Based on Max Porter's novella Shy with Jay Lycurgo as troubled teen
  • Directed by Tim Mielants of Small Things Like These
  • Premieres September in theaters, streams October on Netflix
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Check out first look of Cillian Murphy from 'Steve'

Netflix unveils Cillian Murphy as troubled headteacher Steve in upcoming Max Porter adaptation, co-starring Jay Lycurgo and Tracey Ullman.

"Set in the mid-'90s, Steve follows a pivotal day in the life of headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school - Official Synopsis"

Washington DC, June 24

The makers of Cillian Murphy starrer 'Steve' have unveiled his first look in the upcoming drama film.

Netflix has released a first-look image of the 'Oppenheimer' actor in the upcoming drama based on Max Porter's 2023 novella Shy, with Murphy in the movie's title role as Steve and Jay Lycurgo as Shy, reported People.

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Directed by Belgian filmmaker Tim Mielants (Small Things Like These) from a screenplay by Porter, Steve also stars Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo and Emily Watson.

"Set in the mid-'90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Shy. The film follows a pivotal day in the life of headteacher Steve (Murphy) and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them."

"As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and impending closure, we witness him grappling with his own mental health," the synopsis continues, reported People.

It concludes, "In parallel to Steve's struggles, we meet Shy (Lycurgo, 27), a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence."

Murphy, Alan Moloney and Tina Pawlik make up the producing team for Steve, with Porter also on as executive producer.

'28 Years Later' director Danny Boyle, who has worked with Murphy multiple times in the past, including on 2002's 28 Days Later, revealed in interviews that Murphy, who starred as Jim in the original film, will also appear in 2026's The Bone Temple, reported People.

'Steve' is in select theatres this September, streaming from October 3 on Netflix.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Cillian Murphy is such a versatile actor! After Oppenheimer's intensity, excited to see him in this emotional role. The premise sounds powerful - reminds me of our own struggles with education system reforms in India. Hope it releases here soon! 🤞
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Priya M.
The first look is intriguing but I'm more excited about the Indian connection - Danny Boyle directing Murphy again after 28 Days Later! Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire showed such respect for Indian stories. Hope this one gets similar love from global audiences.
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Arjun S.
Mental health awareness in schools is such an important topic - whether in UK where this is set or in India. Murphy always brings depth to his roles. Though I wish they'd cast some Indian actors too in international projects of this scale.
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Sneha P.
The synopsis sounds heavy but important. Murphy's eyes in that first look say so much already! On another note - October 3 streaming date means we'll get it just after Navratri here. Perfect time for some serious cinema between all the festivities 😊
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Vikram J.
While the project looks promising, I hope they don't romanticize the "white savior" narrative that sometimes happens in stories about troubled schools. The Indian audience is smart enough to recognize nuanced storytelling. That said, Murphy's involvement gives me hope!
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Neha T.
After seeing Murphy in Oppenheimer, I'll watch him in anything! The man can convey so much without speaking. Interesting that it's based on a novella - would love to read the book before the film releases. Any Indian publishers bringing out Shy here?

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