Rupert Murdoch 'Very Happy' With Danny Boyle's 'Ink' Casting
Guy Pearce plays the media mogul in the film, which tells the story of Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun newspaper in 1969 and will be released on Netflix in January
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Ink holds an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Story published. Guy Pearce plays the media mogul in the film, which tells the story of Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun newspaper in 1969 and will be released on Netflix in January
Rupert Murdoch was 'very happy' with the casting of Guy Pearce as himself in Danny Boyle's film 'Ink', according to Pearce. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, tells the story of Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun newspaper in 1969 and his installation of Larry Lamb as editor.
The film 'Ink' is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, Jack O'Connell as Larry Lamb, and Claire Foy as Jules Davies. It is based on the 2017 stage play of the same name by James Graham.
Rupert Murdoch attended two performances of the stage play 'Ink' in the West End and on Broadway. Danny Boyle said that Rupert Murdoch 'represented at the time a breath of fresh air in what was a very, very rigid British society'.
The film 'Ink' will be released in select theaters on December 11, 2026, and on Netflix on January 8, 2027. Studiocanal will handle distribution of the film in European territories as well as Australia and New Zealand.
## Why it matters The film 'Ink' explores the impact of Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun on the British newspaper industry and the rise of populist media. The story is particularly relevant today, as the media landscape continues to evolve with the rise of digital media and AI. Director Danny Boyle has expressed concerns about the future of journalism in the age of AI, noting that the tech giants and their AI could potentially replace journalists and undermine the ability of the press to speak truth to power.
The film's release on Netflix in January will bring the story to a global audience, highlighting the significance of Murdoch's media empire and its ongoing influence on the media landscape. With its talented cast and timely themes, 'Ink' is set to be a major player in the film industry in the coming months.
