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First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie ‘Steve,' a Reimagining of Max Porter's Best-Seller ‘Shy'
Netflix has released a first look at Cillian Murphy in Steve, adapted by Max Porter from his bestselling novella Shy. Off the back of Porter's Berlinale debut The Thing With Feathers, Oscar-winning Murphy stars as a headteacher in the Tim Mielants-directed Steve. The image released Tuesday shows him holding a tennis ball while leant against a blackboard. More from The Hollywood Reporter Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's 'Building the Band' Trailer YouTube Pitches Itself as a Partner for TV, Including as a Place for Longform Content and Full Episodes 'The Traitors' Are Coming to Bulgaria The movie, set to release in October, follows a day in the life with Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. 'As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and impending closure,' a plot synopsis reads, 'we witness him grappling with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve's struggles, we meet Shy (Jay Lycurgo), a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence.' Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show, Mrs. America), Simbi Ajikawo (Top Boy) and Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves, Small Things Like These) have been revealed as supporting cast members. Additional cast members include Douggie McMeekin, Youssef Kerkour, Luke Ayres, Joshua J Parker, Araloyin Oshunremi, Tut Nyuot, Tom Moya, Ahmed Ismail, Joshua Barry, Archie Fisher, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Priyanga Burford, George Fouracres, Marcus Garvey, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis and Roger Allam. Steve will release in select U.K. theaters and on Netflix on Oct. 3. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden to Star in Netflix Thriller ‘Trinity'
Netflix is going inside the Pentagon with its latest series order. The streamer has picked up Trinity, a thriller from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio and Disney's 20th Television. Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden (who starred in Bodyguard) will play the lead roles as a U.S. Navy officer and the secretary of defense. More from The Hollywood Reporter First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie 'Steve,' a Reimagining of Max Porter's Best-Seller 'Shy' Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's 'Building the Band' Trailer Lovie Simone on Black Girlhood, Fashion and All Things 'Forever' Mbatha-Raw (Apple TV's Surface and The Morning Show) will play Commander Katherine Decker, the second in command of the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine. Katherine becomes involved with Secretary of Defense Webb Preston (Madden), then discovers 'he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy,' per the show's logline. Madden's character is described as having a background in tech, making him different from most politicians, and his drive for innovation is seen as a threat. Mercurio's Bodyguard scored a pair of Emmy nominations (best drama series and best writing for a drama) in 2019. Mercurio's credits as a writer and producer also include the BBC's Line of Duty (which streams on Acorn TV in the U.S.) and Bodies and ITV's Trigger Point. He will executive produce Trinity with Jimmy Mulville of Hat Trick Productions and Wendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta (Homeland, Dexter) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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‘Ransom Canyon' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
Netflix has greenlit a second season for the modern Western series Ransom Canyon, about three rival ranching families in Texas Hill Country. Josh Duhamel will returns as stoic rancher Staten Kirkland, with Minka Kelly as Quinn O'Grady. 'As the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home — and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him,' a logline from the series producers states. More from The Hollywood Reporter Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden to Star in Netflix Thriller 'Trinity' First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie 'Steve,' a Reimagining of Max Porter's Best-Seller 'Shy' Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's 'Building the Band' Trailer The rookie romantic drama, coming the wake of the success of Paramount+'s Yellowstone, made it to the global top 10 TV (English) list for Netflix and reached Top 10 TV in 77 countries. 'I couldn't be happier that Netflix is ready to get back in the saddle for Ransom Canyon! Our dreamy little corner of Texas Hill Country is full of stories still untold, and we can't wait to bring them to our incredible fans. Get ready for another ride,' showrunner, creator and executive producer April Blair said in a statement. Ransom Canyon is based on author Jodi Thomas' book series that debuted in 2015 and is adapted by Blair (All American). Production for the second season of Ransom Canyon will return to the Netflix Studios Albuquerque in New Mexico. The production will again make use of onsite solar power, geothermal heating and cooling and other tools in sun-lit New Mexico to reduce the series' carbon footprint and lower operating costs. The executive producer credits are also shared by Dan Angel and Duhamel. The ensemble cast for the second season includes James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Andrew Liner, Garrett Wareing, Jack Schumacher and Marianly Tejada. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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Cillian Murphy-Led "Steve" Sets Theatrical & Netflix Release, Unveils First-Look Photo
Yara Sameh Oscar winner Cillian Murphy's next feature, "Steve", will receive a theatrical release in select cinemas in September before dropping on Netflix on October 3. The streamer also shared on social media a first-look image of Murphy in the eponymous role. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix UK & Ireland (@netflixuk) Directed by Tim Mielants, "Steve" is a reimagining of Max Porter's novel "Shy," and also stars the previously announced Jay Lycurgo. It also features a supporting cast that includes Emmy and Golden Globe winner Tracey Ullman, Top Boy's Simbi Ajikawo (aka Little Simz), and BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Emily Watson. Mielants recently helmed Netflix's Murphy-starrer Small Things Like These, in which Watson featured. Set in the mid-1990s, "Steve" follows a pivotal day in the life of the titular headteacher and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and impending closure, he grapples with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve's struggles, troubled teen Shy (Lycurgo) is caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence. Additional cast members include Douggie McMeekin, Youssef Kerkour, Luke Ayres, Joshua J Parker, Araloyin Oshunremi, Tut Nyuot, Tom Moya, Ahmed Ismail, Joshua Barry, Archie Fisher, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Priyanga Burford, George Fouracres, Marcus Garvey, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, and Roger Allam. Murphy also produces the reform school drama under his Big Things Films banner with partner Alan Moloney, and in collaboration with Netflix, which handles global distribution. The release dates could point to a fall film festival play. Tina Pawlik also produces. Porter wrote the screenplay and exec produces. Music is by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
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Netflix shares first look at 'Oppenheimer' star Cillian Murphy's new movie — and we already have a release date
"Peaky Blinders" lead Cillian Murphy is heading back to Netflix for "Steve," a new drama movie due to arrive this fall — and the streaming service has just shared several key details about the new release. "Steve" is a reimagining of "Shy," a bestselling novel from English author Max Porter that Netflix bills as "a moving glimpse into the lives of two troubled souls." Written by Porter himself and directed by Tim Mielants (reuniting with Murphy after helming "Small Things Like These" in 2024), "Steve" is the story of a head teacher fighting to prevent the impending closure of his reform school. Steve's story is told in parallel with that of the struggle of one of his troubled students, Shy (played by Jay Lycurgo). In addition to giving us our first look at our lead (see the image above), Netflix has also shared some key info about the story, the cast, and we've already got a release date. Here's what we know about "Steve" right now. Netflix has shared a plot synopsis for "Steve," and it offers a few more details about this emotional drama. It reads: "Set in the mid-'90s, "Steve" is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller "Shy." The film follows a pivotal day in the life of head teacher Steve (Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy) and his students at a last-chance reform school amid a world that has forsaken them. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. "As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and prevent its impending closure, he grapples with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve's struggles, we meet Shy (Jac Lycurgo), a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence." In addition to Cillian Murphy, "Steve" also stars Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, and fellow "Small Things Like These" star Emily Watson. Their roles remain undisclosed at the time of writing. While we don't have a trailer just yet, Netflix has already confirmed the "Steve" release date. The movie's due to hit "select theaters" in September, before premiering globally on Netflix on Friday, October 3, 2025. In the meantime, if you need more streaming suggestions to tide you over, check out our round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons more top recommendations.
