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 for boys. The story unfolds over a single day, as Shy tries to break free from his inner chaos, while his teachers attempt to reach him.
Lycurgo shares the screen with notable actors, including Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, and Tracey Ullman. His performance is described as raw, ecstatic, and unguarded, mirroring Murphy’s stoic yet sensitive character.
Author's summary: Jay Lycurgo embodies a fragile teenager in Steve.