Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Actor Guy Pearce revealed that Rupert Murdoch is pleased with his portrayal in the upcoming biopic 'Ink', which depicts the media mogul's early days in the British tabloid industry. The film explores the transformation of Fleet Street and the rise of The Sun.
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The film provides a historical look at the evolution of modern media and the influence of one of the world's most powerful media figures.
‘A breath of fresh air’ … Guy Pearce at the Venice film festival. Photograph: Maria Laura Antonelli/AGF/Shutterstock ‘A breath of fresh air’ … Guy Pearce at the Venice film festival. Photograph: Maria Laura Antonelli/AGF/Shutterstock Movies Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Rupert Murdoch is “very happy” that he’s being portrayed by Guy Pearce in a new film about the origins of British tabloid the Sun, the Australian actor has said.
Speaking at the Venice film festival ahead of the premiere of 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle’s Ink, Pearce said he had been messaging with the media tycoon’s daughter Elisabeth “and she did say ‘Dad’s very happy that you’re playing him’.”
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