# 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'.
- Title: Jack O'Connell on New Era as Leading Man · IndieWire
- Summary: Jack O'Connell credits Danny Boyle for his 'new era' as a leading man after working on Netflix film 'Ink'.
- Keywords: jack o'connell, danny boyle, ink film, netflix, oscar winning director, leading man, IndieWire
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/ink-star-jack-oconnell-new-era-leading-man-1235226449
- Author: Marcus Jones
- Published: 2026-11-10T21:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jack o'connell, danny boyle, ink film, netflix, oscar winning director, leading man, entertainment, culture
## Jack O'Connell on New Era
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.
## Key takeaway

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