Carl Roberts 
Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy. Studiocanal sends the official trailer for Ink to the press.
STUDIOCANAL has revealed the official trailer and artwork for INK. It is a heart-racing new drama depicting the rapid rise of The Sun newspaper under its owner, Rupert Murdoch, and editor Larry Lamb. It also shows how it would change the face of news forever.
Directed by Academy and BAFTA award winning Danny Boyle (28 Years Later, Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire). INK stars BAFTA winner Jack O’Connell (Starred Up, 71, Back To Black, Sinners). Academy Award nominated Guy Pearce (Memento, The Brutalist, LA Confidential) and BAFTA nominated Claire Foy (The Crown, All of us Strangers, The Electrical life of Louis Wain) also star.
INK releases in UK & Ireland cinemas on Friday 8 January 2027. It received its world premiere screening at the Venice International Film Festival in competition in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema (Lido di Venezia). It took place on the opening night of the 83rd Biennale Cinema.
THE PREMISE
INK is an explosive cinematic rollercoaster about a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news – one that would give the people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today. O’Connell stars as The Sun editor Larry Lamb, with Pearce as Rupert Murdoch. Claire Foy is Jules Davies.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Danny Boyle directs INK, which is based on the Tony-nominated play by multi-Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter James Graham (Dear England, Sherwood, Brexit). Graham has written the screenplay.
INK is a STUDOCANAL, MEDIA RES and House Productions film. Danny Boyle produces with Tessa Ross (Conclave, The Iron Claw, Zone of Interest) and Michael Ellenberg (The Morning Show, Pachinko.) INK reunites Boyle and Ross following their collaboration on Slumdog Millionaire. Tracey Seaward (The Two Popes, Philomena, Pistol) also produces.
MEDIA RES optioned James Graham’s play of the same name directed by Rupert Goold. STUDIOCANAL fully financed INK, handling worldwide sales.
We saw the film recently at the BFI London Film Festival and had this to say about it:
“Danny Boyle’s #INK is a sensationalist retelling of The Sun’s birth. Presented through a glamorous lens, Jack O’Connell brings Larry Lamb to life with swagger and conviction in a story that glosses over the controversies. Coupled with Boyle’s style, it’s an intense watch.”-Phil Roberts
“Danny Boyle’s #Ink is an interesting, well acted, well directed film that skips over too much, glamorising the rise of The Sun newspaper.
Some questionable AI, poor song choices, and the attempt to come across as a punk rock movie drags the story down.”-Carl Roberts
Ink will be released in UK & Irish cinemas on January 8th, 2027.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
