Jay Lycurgo on Embodying Pain and Possibility in Steve
Jay Lycurgo states,
“It’s a vital topic”, as he discusses his role in the film Steve.
Becoming Shy
Some actors are meant for certain roles, and Jay Lycurgo embodies the character Shy in Tim Mielants' new film Steve, adapted from Max Porter's novella Shy. Shy is a furious and fragile teenager struggling between self-destruction and salvation.
The film is set in a 1990s residential school for boys and follows Shy's journey to break free from his inner chaos, while his teachers try to reach him. Jay Lycurgo shares the screen with notable actors, including Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, and Simbiatu Ajikawo.
Jay's performance is
raw, ecstatic, and unguarded, mirroring Cillian Murphy's character, a stoic yet sensitive head teacher. Author's summary: Jay Lycurgo discusses his role in Steve.