Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Danny Boyle's 'Ink' to Chronicle Rupert Murdoch's Rise
Imagine a movie about how Rupert Murdoch, a very important person in media, built his empire.
A new film called 'Ink' is being made, directed by Danny Boyle, who made 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Guy Pearce might play Murdoch, and Jack O'Connell could play Larry Lamb, who Murdoch hired to run a newspaper.
The story is about how Murdoch took over a newspaper, The Sun, and changed it into a popular source.
It's like a behind-the-scenes look at how news became what it is today.
The movie is based on a play by James Graham.
Danny Boyle will direct 'Ink', a film about Rupert Murdoch's rise.
Guy Pearce is in talks to play Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul.
Jack O’Connell is in negotiations to portray Larry Lamb.
The film is based on James Graham's play about Murdoch's newspaper, The Sun.
The film will explore Murdoch's impact on the media landscape.
- Who
- Directed by Danny Boyle, starring Guy Pearce and Jack O’Connell.
- What
- A film called 'Ink' about Rupert Murdoch's rise in the media.
- When
- Filming is planned to start in October.
- Where
- Not specified, but likely in locations relevant to Murdoch's story.
- Why
- To tell the story of Rupert Murdoch's influence on media.
- Film Title
- Ink
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Lead Actors (in talks)
- Guy Pearce, Jack O’Connell
- Source Material
- James Graham's play
- Subject
- Rupert Murdoch's media empire
- Production Companies
- Studiocanal, Media Res, House Productions
- Financing
- Studiocanal