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Jack O'Connell on New Era as Leading Man

Jack O'Connell credits Danny Boyle for his 'new era' as a leading man after working on Netflix film 'Ink'.

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Nov 10, 2026

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Jack O'Connell on New Era as Leading Man

Jack O'Connell credits Danny Boyle for his 'new era' as a leading man after working on Netflix film 'Ink'.

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Jack O'Connell credits Danny Boyle for his 'new era' as a leading man after working on Netflix film 'Ink'. Jack O'Connell says Danny Boyle helped him achieve his dream as a leading man in Netflix's 'Ink'. Originally reported by IndieWire.

Jack O'Connell on New Era

INK. (L to R) Director Danny Boyle and Jack O'Connell as Lamb on the set of INK. Cr. Nick Wall © 2026.

Jack O'Connell credits Danny Boyle for his 'new era' as a leading man after working on Netflix film 'Ink'.

“Thank F**k for Danny Boyle”

How They Met

O'Connell wrote to Boyle for years before being cast in the film.

Film's Theme

The film explores how capitalism crushes working class artists.

The bottom line

Jack O'Connell says Danny Boyle helped him achieve his dream as a leading man in Netflix's 'Ink'.

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