Los Angeles, July 17 -- Filmmaker Danny Boyle's upcoming drama 'Ink', based on media mogul Rupert Murdoch's rise to power, will open the 2026 Venice Film Festival with its world premiere in competition on September 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film stars Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, Jack O'Connell as Larry Lamb and Claire Foy as Jules Davies.

Adapted for the screen by playwright James Graham from his Tony-nominated play of the same name, 'Ink' is set in 1969 and chronicles Murdoch's acquisition of 'The Sun' newspaper and his partnership with editor Larry Lamb, who transformed the publication into one of Britain's most influential tabloids.

The film marks Boyle's first appearance at t...