Has Cillian Murphy’s Upcoming Movie Steve Wrapped Production? Find Out

Hollywood barely got over Cillian Murphy’s Oscar glory for “Oppenheimer,” and the actor is ready with another potential smash. The star is taking over headlines all over again after his latest movie wrapped production this week.

Netflix had greenlit a new movie, “Steve,” that stars Murphy as a troubled headteacher striving to salvage a reform college with his students. The cast and crew details have surfaced, revealing an ensemble team who have collaborated with the actor on several projects.

Production Wrap-Up

The 48-year-old star plays opposite Jay Lycurgo in Netflix’s “Steve,” which officially wrapped up its production on Friday, July 5, 2024. The psychological movie is based on the Sunday Times best-selling novel “Shy” by author Max Porter, who also wrote the screenplay for the film, according to Deadline.

“Steve” is produced by Cillian Murphy and Alan Mooney’s story-driven production company, Big Things Films, while Tim Mielants directs. Also a Peaky Blinders alum, Mielants collaborated with Mooney and Murphy for “Small Things Like These,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and is set to hit theatres in November 2024.

Cast and Crew

The only other cast member known so far is Jay Lycurgo, 26, best known for his roles as Tim Drake in “Titans” and as Nathan Byme in Netflix’s “Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.” The actor has also played minor parts in 2022’s “The Batman” and “Generation Z.”

Lycurgo is represented by Insight Management & Production, whereas Murphy is signed with CAA, David Weber, and others. Meanwhile, Murphy is all packed up as a “Peaky Blinders” movie is in the works and will go into production later in 2024. He is also set to star in “Blood Runs Coal,” a plot adapted from Mark A Bradley’s book about union leader Joseph Yablonski and his eventual murder. Earlier, the actor teamed up with Danny Boyle after years to work on the thriller revival, “28 Years Later.”

Plot Expectations

“Steve” is based on Max Porter’s novel, “Shy,” which falls into the genres of psychological fiction and coming-of-age story.

The film is set in the mid-90s and revolves around a crucial turn in headteacher Steve’s (played by Murphy) life and his students’ lives as they attempt to protect their reform college from shutting down while it’s abandoned by the developing world. Simultaneously, Steve finds himself struggling with his mental well-being alongside Lycurgo’s character, Shy, a troubled teen with equally spiraling mental health that forces him towards self-destruction and violence.

While not much is known about the plot yet and an official release date remains due, Netflix teased a first look by sharing an on-set photo of Murphy, Lycurgo, and author Porter. The actors seem to be in their character attires as Murphy flaunted a white beard while Lycurgo donned a hoodie.

“A reimagining of Max Porter’s bestselling novel ‘SHY,’ the film follows a pivotal day in the life of a headteacher and his students at a last-chance reform college. Coming soon,” the post’s caption stated. The filming kicked off on May 24, 2024, and went on until July 5, wrapping production this week.

What’s Next for Murphy?

The Irish star embellished the year with multiple accolades and a career milestone but has hardly stopped to take a breather, and we are here for it. With several projects lined up, including a “Peaky Blinders” movie and “Blood Runs Coal,” Cillian Murphy continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and dynamic roles. Fans eagerly await the release of “Steve” and the actor’s future endeavors.