Danny Boyle’s upcoming film Ink charts the tumultuous launch of Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of The Sun newspaper in 1969, tracing the roots of modern tabloid journalism, according to StudioCanal UK. The feature stars Guy Pearce as media mogul Rupert Murdoch, Jack O’Connell as tabloid editor Larry Lamb, and Claire Foy as Jules Davies, based on the stage play by James Graham.
Production Background and Creative Team
Director Danny Boyle teams up with producers Tessa Ross, Tracey Seaward, and Michael Ellenberg to bring James Graham’s Tony-nominated play to the screen, according to StudioCanal UK. Graham, who also wrote the hit play Dear England, penned the screenplay. The production is a collaboration between Studiocanal, Media Res, and House Productions.
Release Schedule and Distribution Strategy
Studiocanal fully financed the feature and will handle theatrical distribution across the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the Benelux, Australia, and New Zealand, according to Deadline. In the United States, Netflix will release the film in select theaters on December 11, 2026, before launching it on the streaming platform on January 8, 2027, as reported by Vital Thrills. StudioCanal UK lists the UK theatrical release for January.
Did you know? Ink serves as the opening feature at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking another high-profile collaboration between director Danny Boyle and producer Tessa Ross following their work on Slumdog Millionaire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Danny Boyle’s Ink?
The film stars Jack O’Connell as editor Larry Lamb, Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, and Claire Foy as Jules Davies, according to StudioCanal UK.
When is Ink releasing in theaters and on streaming?
StudioCanal UK schedules the UK theatrical release for January.
What is the film based on?
The movie is based on the Tony-nominated stage play of the same name written by James Graham, according to Vital Thrills.
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