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Jack O'Connell news
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The gist
Jack O'Connell stars as tabloid editor Lamb in Danny Boyle's 'Ink', premiering at Venice. The film, competing for the Golden Lion, hits theaters Dec. 11 and Netflix Jan. 8.
Background
Jack O'Connell is a British actor known for roles in '28 Years Later' and 'Skins'. He stars in 'Ink', a Danny Boyle film about the birth of tabloid journalism under Rupert Murdoch. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a warm 4-minute ovation, and is considered an awards contender.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026'Ink' premieres at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, with Jack O'Connell, Danny Boyle, Claire Foy, and Guy Pearce in attendance. The film earns a 4-minute ovation.
- Sep 5, 2026Danny Boyle, Jack O'Connell, and screenwriter James Graham discuss 'Ink' at the Telluride Film Festival, touching on Murdoch and MAGA parallels.
- recently'Ink' is set for a theatrical release on Dec. 11, followed by Netflix debut on Jan. 8.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Oscar prognosticators see 'Ink' as a strong contender, given Boyle's pedigree and the film's festival reception.