Claire Foy, widely celebrated for her nuanced portrayal of a young Queen Elizabeth II in the early seasons of The Crown, is venturing into new historical territory. Her Emmy-winning performance, which masterfully captured the monarch’s poise, sense of duty, and quiet strength against the backdrop of post-war Britain, set a high benchmark for prestige period dramas. Now, Foy is swapping the post-war era for the opulent and often tumultuous 18th century.
A Darkly Comedic Shift: Foy Embraces the Georgian Era
Setting aside the weight of the crown, Claire Foy is now set to explore the Georgian era in a decidedly darker, more satirical vein. Her upcoming project, Savage House, sees her trading the halls of Buckingham Palace for the underbelly of 18th-century England.
In this biting dark satire, Foy takes on the role of Lady Savage. The film plunges audiences into a chaotic England grappling with a rampant pox epidemic and the unrest of the Jacobite rebellion. Alongside her husband, Sir Chauncey, played by the esteemed Richard E. Grant, Lady Savage embarks on a twisted quest for a better life, one filled with duels, extravagant excess, and bloody folly.
Foy’s inherent commanding presence is expected to lend significant weight to this ironic tale of class delusion and aristocratic madness. Director Peter Glanz has crafted a wild comedy-drama where the Savages’ relentless pursuit of status spirals into a series of grotesque misadventures. The film promises a compelling blend of historical grit and razor-sharp wit, with Foy’s steely gaze perfectly suited for a lady navigating a world of betrayal and decadence.
Savage House is slated for a UK release on June 5, 2026, distributed by Paramount. The film appears to tap into Foy’s established mastery of period drama while twisting it into unhinged territory. Audiences can anticipate a stylish and cutting roast of privilege that promises to be significantly darker, funnier, and far more unfiltered than her previous, award-winning regal role.
Foy Tackles Media Empires in Danny Boyle’s Ink
While Savage House marks Foy’s return to historical drama with a satirical edge, she is also simultaneously engaging with another intense drama project. This time, she dives into the explosive world of Rupert Murdoch’s burgeoning media empire in Danny Boyle’s biographical drama, Ink.
Set in 1969 London, Ink chronicles the ambitious beginnings of Murdoch’s media empire. Foy is set to portray an ambitious editor who works closely with Larry Lamb, a fiery journalist brought to life by Jack O’Connell. Guy Pearce stars as Rupert Murdoch, who enlists Lamb to revive The Sun tabloid.
Adapted from James Graham’s Tony Award-winning play, the film promises a gritty narrative about visionaries who shook up Fleet Street with bold, populist news. This approach fundamentally reshaped the landscape of journalism forever. Production for Ink was underway through late 2025, with early shots revealing Foy and O’Connell in period-accurate coats amidst fabricated rain, hinting at Boyle’s signature kinetic directorial style.
Foy’s role in Ink is expected to leverage her proven ability to portray sharp, complex women entangled in power struggles. This echoes the intensity she brought to her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, but with a distinctly more tabloid-centric edge. While a firm release date for 2026 has not yet been announced, the project is already generating buzz as potential awards bait, particularly within the current climate of debates surrounding media trust.
Foy’s concurrent successes in both Savage House and Ink solidify her status as a leading talent in Hollywood, particularly for her compelling portrayals of fierce women navigating challenging and chaotic environments.
