Netflix Acquires Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch Biopic Ink
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Alex Ritman · Variety
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Key points
- Netflix obtained U.S. and Latin American rights to Danny Boyle’s film Ink.
- The movie will serve as the opening title for the Venice Film Festival.
- Ink follows Rupert Murdoch’s early media expansion in the United Kingdom.
Netflix has secured U.S. and Latin American distribution rights to Danny Boyle's upcoming film "Ink," which chronicles the early development of Rupert Murdoch's media empire in the United Kingdom. The movie, starring Jack O'Connell and Guy Pearce, will open the Venice Film Festival as its curtain‑raiser.
The acquisition adds another high‑profile biographical drama to Netflix’s slate, expanding its international content offerings ahead of the festival season. "Ink" is expected to explore Murdoch's rise in the 1960s and 1970s, providing a dramatized look at his early business ventures.
Read the original story: Variety — by Alex Ritman
