Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” featuring O’Connell’s Murdoch performance, has emerged as Netflix’s major awards contender after opening Venice on Aug. 28, earning a four-minute ovation, and screening at Telluride. Netflix and Studiocanal will emphasize Boyle’s film and the 30 seconds of AI-assisted footage during its January debut while O’Connell competes against Gosling, Damon, and Cruise.