Jay Lycurgo on Going From ‘Steve’ to ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’: ‘I Love These Stories — They’re Just So Real’
Jay Lycurgo discusses his recent roles in the films 'Steve' and 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning'. He expresses his passion for portraying authentic characters and the emotional depth they bring. The latter film, which premiered at Cannes, showcases the struggles of a group of friends from Birmingham navigating adulthood.
- ▪Jay Lycurgo plays the character Ollie in 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning', which explores the lives of friends from a working-class background.
- ▪He gained recognition for his role in 'Steve', where he portrayed a troubled young man in a reform school.
- ▪Lycurgo won the British Independent Film Award for best supporting actor but was not nominated for a BAFTA Rising Star award.
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Home Film Global May 20, 2026 5:02am PT Jay Lycurgo on Going From ‘Steve’ to ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’: ‘I Love These Stories — They’re Just So Real’ By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest Jay Lycurgo on Going From ‘Steve’ to ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’: ‘I Love These Stories — They’re Just So Real’ 31 minutes ago Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates 80th Birthday With Special Cannes Luncheon 2 days ago ‘Hope’ Unleashes a Bats— Crazy Korean Monster Movie on Cannes and Earns 6-Minute Standing Ovation 3 days ago See All Connor Harris “I think every actor would love to have find a character where they can full immerse themselves,” says Jay Lycurgo.
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