Netflix reveals major TV return for unrecognisable Peaky Blinders legend
The Oppenheimer star has been a firm favourite with audiences since he first depicted Tommy Shelby in Steven Knight's Peaky Blinders back in 2013.
But now, the streaming service has released the first-look images at the 49-year-old Irish actor as a headmaster at a last-chance reform school.
The reinterpretation of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller, Shy, is set in the mid-90s and chronicles a pivotal day in the life of Steve (Murphy) and his pupils.
The trailer also shows Shy (Jay Lycurgo), a troubled teenager, who wrestles with his impulse for self-destruction and violence.
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The film, titled Steve, will premiere in select cinemas on September 19n before it is officially released on Netflix on October 3.
Elsewhere in Steve, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo and Roger Allam also star.
Speaking to Deadline, Murphy – who won an Academy Award for Oppenheimer – said he has been a huge fan of Porter's writing.
'Max gave me that book in a proof edition before he finished it, and again it just broke my heart.
'They're the sorts of things I love as a reader and as a performer, so I really wanted to do something with him.'
Reacting on social media, several fans shared their excitement for the new project.
@Web3Alex_ said: 'Cillian Murphy and Jay Lycurgo teaming up for a 90s reform school drama makes STEVE sound like a gripping mix of grit and heart.'
@RolandNorbertB added: 'Cillian Murphy AND a 90s England setting? Yeah, I'm watching this day one 🎬🔥'
@TheCinemaura also said: 'That's going to be massive. I like Cillian Murphy.'
Meanwhile, @krisfitt commented: 'Babe wake up academy award winner Cillian Murphy is on Netflix.'
Directed by Tim Mielants, the film has writer Porter attached as an executive producer.
It will also premiere next month at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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