Jay Lycurgo on Embodying Pain and Possibility in Steve
Jay Lycurgo discusses his role as Shy in the film Steve, stating
“It’s a vital topic”.
In the film, adapted from Max Porter’s novella Shy, Jay Lycurgo portrays a furious and fragile teenager on the edge between self-destruction and salvation.
The story takes place over a single day at a 1990s residential school for boys, where a group of teachers, including characters played by Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, and Simbiatu Ajikawo (Lil Simz), try to reach Shy as he struggles to break free from his inner chaos.
Jay Lycurgo's performance is described as raw, ecstatic, and unguarded, mirroring Cillian Murphy's stoic yet sensitive character.
Author's summary: Jay Lycurgo shines in Steve.