Guy Pearce eyes Rupert Murdoch role in upcoming biopic, Ink

Actor Guy Pearce is reportedly in talks to play media mogul Rupert Murdoch in filmmaker Danny Boyle’s upcoming biographical film Ink. Sinners star Jack O’Connell is also in discussion to play Larry Lamb, the late editor of The Sun, a UK-based tabloid, a news publication reported.

Guy Pearce in talks to play Rupert Murdoch in Ink

Based on the play of the same name by James Graham, the production was brought to Broadway, where it received two Tony awards and much critical acclaim. The film will chronicle Rupert’s purchase of The Sun in 1969, when it was a relatively struggling publication. Rupert hires Lamb to revive the sinking ship.

Guy is known for starring in notable films, including Christopher Nolan’s Memento and the crime-thriller L.A. Confidential. The Australian actor also received an Oscar nomination this year for his supporting role in The Brutalist.

O’Connell, who has collaborated with Boyle this year on 28 Years Later, is noted for his key role in Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster horror Sinners. An established director, Boyle has developed numerous acclaimed films including Trainspotting, 28 Years Later and Slumdog Millionaire. StudioCanal is set to produce the film.

Ink is slated to begin production this October.