Their latest roles plunge them into the turbulent world of Fleet Street in 1969.
But the stars of Ink embraced the slower pace of life on the Lido as they arrived for the film’s photocall at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday.
Claire Foy led the stylish arrivals in an oversized grey shorts suit as she joined co-stars Jack O’Connell and Guy Pearce.
The actress, 42, teamed a charcoal blazer featuring contrasting black lapels with a simple white top and matching tailored Bermuda shorts.
She completed the co-ord with a pair of burgundy sandals and injected a vibrant pop of colour into the muted ensemble with an emerald green woven clutch.
Wearing her auburn bob in loose waves, The Crown star appeared in high spirits as she smiled alongside Jack at the Palazzo del Casinò.
The stars of Ink embraced the slower pace of life on the Lido as they arrived for the film’s photocall at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday
Claire Foy led the stylish arrivals in an oversized grey shorts suit as she joined co-stars Jack O’Connell and Guy Pearce
The actor, 36, opted for a more casual look in a fitted white Henley top, black trousers and matching shoes.
Meanwhile, Guy, 58, looked suave in a brown blazer layered over an open-collared white shirt, which he teamed with blue jeans and sunglasses.
The trio were joined by director Danny Boyle, 69, who wore a dark suit over a green polo shirt, and writer James Graham, 44.
The cast posed together against the sun-soaked Venetian backdrop ahead of the film’s world premiere on Wednesday evening.
Ink has been selected to open the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where it will compete for the prestigious Golden Lion.
Directed by Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire filmmaker Boyle, the biographical drama chronicles Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 acquisition of The Sun and his appointment of editor Larry Lamb.
Pearce portrays the Australian media mogul, while O’Connell stars as Lamb, who was tasked with transforming the struggling newspaper into a tabloid capable of overtaking its rival, the Daily Mirror.
Foy plays Jules Davies, the sole female reporter recruited to the newspaper’s fledgling team.
O’Connell, 36, opted for a more casual look in a fitted white Henley top, black trousers and matching shoes
Guy, 58, looked suave in a brown blazer layered over an open-collared white shirt, which he teamed with blue jeans and sunglasses
The trio were joined by director Danny Boyle, 69, who wore a dark suit over a green polo shirt, and writer James Graham, 44
The film opens with Murdoch attempting to persuade Lamb to run his newly acquired newspaper and fulfil his ambition of making it the greatest in the world.
Its story unfolds against the backdrop of 1969, the year of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, as Lamb assembles a ragtag newsroom to relaunch the title.
Ink was adapted by Graham from his play of the same name, which premiered in London’s West End in 2017 before transferring to Broadway two years later.
The original production received four Olivier Award nominations, while its Broadway run won two Tony Awards, including best featured actor in a play for Bertie Carvel’s portrayal of Murdoch.
The film also reunites Boyle with O’Connell following their work together on 28 Years Later.
Speaking ahead of the festival, Boyle said: ‘I’ve been to the Biennale many times, but this is my baptism at the film festival – a huge honour to be in a city of such extraordinary art and opening this great festival with my new film INK.
‘A script by James Graham I felt compelled and privileged to make.’
The film arrives in UK cinemas on January 8 and will be available to stream on Netflix in the US on the same day.
It will also have a limited cinema run on December 11 in the US.
The Venice International Film Festival runs until September 12, with stars including Robert Pattinson and Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher expected to descend on the Lido.
