Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Summary
Rupert Murdoch is pleased that actor Guy Pearce plays him in the new film Ink, which tells the story of Murdoch’s early years with the British newspaper the Sun. The film shows how Murdoch changed the UK newspaper world in 1969, challenging the old newspapers and introducing a new, more entertaining style of journalism.Key Facts
- Guy Pearce plays Rupert Murdoch in the movie Ink.
- Murdoch’s daughter said her father is happy about the casting.
- The film focuses on 1969, when Murdoch bought the Sun newspaper.
- Larry Lamb, played by Jack O’Connell, was put in charge to make the Sun outsell the Daily Mirror.
- The movie shows the tough, messy work of printing newspapers at the time.
- Murdoch’s move led to major changes in British journalism, making it more about entertainment.
- The film’s director, Danny Boyle, says Murdoch brought change to a very traditional British society.
- The story contrasts with American TV shows like Succession, as it focuses on Murdoch’s early UK years only.
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