Steve (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Tim Mielants |
| Screenplay by | Max Porter |
| Based on | Shy by Max Porter |
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Production company | Big Things Films |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Language | English |
Steve is an upcoming drama film directed by Tim Mielants and written by Max Porter, based on his 2023 novella Shy. It stars Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson.
The film will have its world premiere in the Platform Prize section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, followed by its global release by Netflix in 3 October 2025.
Premise
[edit]Steve (Murphy) is a headteacher in charge of a school for boys with societal and behavioural difficulties.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Cillian Murphy as Steve
- Jay Lycurgo as Shy
- Tracey Ullman
- Simbi Ajikawo
- Emily Watson
Production
[edit]The project was announced for Netflix in February 2024 as being produced by Cillian Murphy's production company, Big Things Films, with his collaborator Alan Moloney also a producer. Tim Mielants is directing, and Max Porter has adapted his own novel Shy for the film.[2] Murphy and Porter previously collaborated on the stage adaptation of Porter's Grief Is the Thing with Feathers and on the short film All of This Unreal Time. Porter gave Murphy a copy of Shy in a proof edition before it was completed and Murphy was quoted as saying "it just broke my heart. They're the sorts of things I love as a reader and as a performer".[3] Jay Lycurgo also joined the cast.[4]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on May 24, 2024, and wrapped on July 5 in the UK.[5] Filming locations included Bath, Somerset.[6]
Release
[edit]Steve is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States in September, before being released worldwide on Netflix on 3 October 2025.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Stedman, Emily (February 9, 2024). "Cillian Murphy lands next lead role in Netflix movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (February 8, 2024). "Cillian Murphy Sets Next Movie: Will Star In & Produce 'Steve' For Netflix As He & Alan Moloney Officially Launch Production Company Big Things Films – Q&A". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cillian Murphy teams up with Netflix for next film". RTE. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Cillian Murphy and Jay Lycurgo Netflix Movie 'Steve': Everything We Know So Far". What's on Netlix. July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 3, 2024). "Cillian Murphy-Led 'Steve' Wraps Production With Jay Lycurgo Co-Starring: First-Look Set Photo". Deadline. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Brazier, Tori (June 9, 2024). "Oscar-winning actor looks unrecognisable while shooting powerful new Netflix film". Metro. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Cillian Murphy-Led 'Steve' Sets Fall Theatrical & Netflix Release; Supporting Cast Includes Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, Emily Watson – First-Look Photo". Deadline Hollywood. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.