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Jack O’Connell stars as tabloid editor Larry Lamb in Danny Boyle’s Ink, Netflix’s Murdoch-origin drama debuting at Venice, which delves into how Fleet Street’s sensationalism helped shape modern media and the public’s appetite for scandal, anchored by a provocative performance and Boyle’s sharp direction.
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch–focused drama Ink will open in theaters on December 11 before streaming on Netflix on January 8, 2027 (U.S. and Latin America). Jack O’Connell stars as editor Larry Lamb opposite Guy Pearce’s Murdoch, with Claire Foy in the cast. The film, adapting James Graham’s play, centers on Murdoch hiring Lamb to run The Sun. Ink will world premiere as the Venice Film Festival opener (Sept. 2) and also screens at TIFF; producers include StudioCanal, Media Res and House Productions.
Danny Boyle’s Ink will open the 83rd Venice Film Festival with a world premiere in the main competition, starring Jack O’Connell as The Sun editor Larry Lamb, Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch and Claire Foy. Written by James Graham, the drama tracks Murdoch’s acquisition of The Sun and its impact on British tabloid journalism, with Studiocanal producing and distributing Ink across multiple territories including the U.K., France, Germany, Poland, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand (Italy handled by Lucky Red).
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch biopic Ink will open the Venice Film Festival, starring Jack O’Connell as The Sun editor Larry Lamb with Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch and Claire Foy as Jules Davies. Directed by Boyle from James Graham’s screenplay, Ink is produced by Boyle, Tessa Ross and Michael Ellenberg, financed by Studiocanal, and will screen Sept. 2 in Sala Grande on the Lido as Venice runs Sept. 2–12; the film chronicles Murdoch’s acquisition of The Sun and its ascent as Britain’s top tabloid.
Jack O’Connell discusses a standout year leaning into villain roles—from Sir Jimmy Crystal in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to Sinners—along with upcoming turns in Ink and Godzilla x Kong: Supernova; he credits luck, the freedom of playing riskier characters, and collaborations with Danny Boyle, while keeping the purple tracksuit as a defining prop for his evolving villain era.
Nia DaCosta discusses directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple—the second entry in Danny Boyle’s zombie saga—emphasizing she’ll bring her own vision rather than mimic Boyle. She notes she’s the first Black woman to direct a Marvel film (The Marvels) and will work with Boyle again on the final installment, while highlighting her Sundance Vanguard Award, horror roots, and move toward original writing and body-horror storytelling in a genre she sees as male-dominated.
The article discusses how the sequel to '28 Years Later' was shot using an iPhone, highlighting nine key techniques used by director Danny Boyle and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle to create the $75 million film, showcasing innovative mobile filmmaking methods.
Director Danny Boyle discusses the controversial zombie nudity in '28 Years Later,' highlighting challenges in showcasing certain scenes due to content restrictions on platforms like YouTube, and emphasizing the film's visual techniques and the importance of seeing it in theaters.
Director Danny Boyle discusses the cultural and technological themes of '28 Years Later,' a sequel in his zombie film trilogy, exploring how society might evolve or regress after a catastrophe and reflecting on the film's relevance in today's fear-driven world.
The planned sequel '28 Months Later' was never made due to creative differences, production challenges, and industry changes, leading to the release of '28 Years Later' instead. Despite ongoing interest from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, various setbacks, including Boyle's focus on original projects and studio acquisitions, prevented the sequel from materializing.
Danny Boyle, director of Slumdog Millionaire, states he wouldn't make the film today due to concerns over cultural appropriation and believes a modern version should be directed by an Indian filmmaker, reflecting on the evolving understanding of cultural sensitivity in filmmaking.
Danny Boyle reflects on the cultural implications of his 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, stating it would be difficult to make today and emphasizing the importance of Indian filmmakers leading such projects now, acknowledging past issues of cultural appropriation.
Director Danny Boyle reflects that he couldn't make 'Slumdog Millionaire' today due to changing cultural sensitivities and awareness of cultural appropriation, despite being proud of the film's success and impact.
Danny Boyle stated that he would not make 'Slumdog Millionaire' today due to concerns over cultural appropriation, emphasizing the importance of having a young Indian filmmaker direct the project if it were to be made now, reflecting a broader shift in the industry towards cultural sensitivity.
Director Danny Boyle used iPhones to film key scenes in '28 Years Later,' allowing for quick, lightweight filming in remote locations, which contributed to the movie's gritty aesthetic and realistic portrayal of a post-apocalyptic UK, reflecting on the ongoing relevance of apocalyptic stories amid global crises.