First look at Cillian Murphy's powerful new Netflix film Steve
The Oscar-winner's new movie, Steve, tells the story of a devoted headteacher of the same name Steve as he battles to save his last-chance reform school from closure while grappling with his own mental health.
The film also follows the story of Shy - a troubled teen who attends the school - and his struggles to reconcile his past with an uncertain future.
The movie, set in the mid-90s, is directed by Tim Mielants and is based on Max Porter's Sunday Times Bestseller Shy, which Cillian said "broke his heart".
Cillian is not just playing the movie's main character; he is also producing it alongside his collaborator Alan Moloney.
The pair founded Big Things Films, their independent and story-driven production company, back in 2022. They aim to collaborate with filmmakers and writers who have 'something to say' and are passionate about what they do.
Their first movie, Small Things Like These, was set against the backdrop of the Magdalene Laundries in 1980s Ireland and received rave reviews from critics.
It featured Cillian himself alongside Cork actress Eileen Walsh, and was also directed by Tim Mielants.
Steve will be in select theatres from September 19 before being released on Netflix on October 3.
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