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Boyle's 'Ink': AI's role in tabloids and film
15 Sep
Summary
- Film 'Ink' chronicles The Sun's sensationalist rise under Rupert Murdoch.
- Director Danny Boyle used a small amount of AI for visual effects.
- Actors Guy Pearce and Jack O'Connell discussed portraying Murdoch and Lamb.
Danny Boyle's "Ink," which examines the provocative ascent of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid, The Sun, recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film captures the publication's shift towards sensational headlines and contests over journalism. Director Boyle confirmed the use of approximately thirty seconds of AI, mainly for animating photographs and small animal effects within the newsroom setting.
During a post-screening Q&A, Boyle, alongside stars Jack O'Connell and Guy Pearce, discussed their character portrayals. O'Connell, who plays editor Larry Lamb, delivers a magnetic performance. Pearce, portraying Rupert Murdoch, described his research revealing a more timid and humble figure in Murdoch's early career, contrary to his later public image.
Boyle acknowledged the broader concerns surrounding AI's impact on the film industry and society, stating that while a small amount was used responsibly with actors in mind, its implications require further discussion.
