Danny Boyle explores rise of British tabloid The Sun in 'Ink'
- On Wednesday, director Danny Boyle's film 'Ink' premiered as the opening-night selection at the Venice Film Festival, tracing media mogul Rupert Murdoch's 1969 acquisition of The Sun.
- Adapted from playwright James Graham's stage production, the film explores Murdoch's partnership with editor Larry Lamb. Boyle stated he did not intend to "monsterise" the tycoon, instead portraying him as challenging Britain's rigid media establishment.
- Guy Pearce stars as the young Murdoch, while Jack O'Connell portrays Lamb. Pearce revealed Murdoch's daughter Elisabeth told him, "Dad's very happy that you're playing him," though he had not yet seen the film.
- StudioCanal will release the film theatrically in France on January 6 and the U.K. on January 8, 2027. Netflix acquired distribution rights for the United States and Latin America, arriving January 8, 2027.
- Murdoch's influence on global politics and media remains significant, with his empire linked to shifts across the English-speaking world. The film arrives amid ongoing public interest in his complex legacy, including recent family succession disputes.
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