Netflix Acquires Danny Boyle's Murdoch Drama 'Ink' Before Venice

WHO:

Deadline - Danny Boyle is the director of the film "Ink," which stars Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy.

Variety - The film is based on a play by James Graham, a multi-Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter.

WHAT:

Deadline - Netflix has acquired the U.S. and Latin American distribution rights for the film "Ink."

Variety - "Ink" is described as a thriller about the early years of Rupert Murdoch's media empire.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - "Ink" is set to have its world premiere on September 2 as the opening-night film for the 83rd Venice Film Festival.

WHY:

Reddit Movies - The film follows the rise of the Rupert Murdoch empire.

HOW:

Variety - The screenplay for "Ink" was adapted from the Tony-nominated play by James Graham.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 23:14 UTC)

Netflix has secured the U.S. and Latin American distribution rights for the upcoming film "Ink," directed by Danny Boyle and featuring stars like Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy. This thriller, which explores the early years of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, is based on a play by the acclaimed James Graham. "Ink" is set to make its world premiere as the opening-night film at the 83rd Venice Film Festival on September 2.