"Looking forward to seeing you at the movies": Tom Cruise in full different avatar in new footage from 'Digger'
Los Angeles, June 23
Over the years, Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has cemented his status as one of cinema's greatest action stars. This time, however, he is set to surprise audiences with a completely different avatar in 'Digger,' offering a fresh and unexpected side of his talent.
On Tuesday, new assets from the black comedy epic Digger, the latest directorial effort from Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, were unveiled.
A newly released retrospective from Warner Bros., celebrating the remarkable career of Tom Cruise, has offered fans an intriguing first glimpse of Digger.
Though brief, the footage provides a tantalizing look at Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a larger-than-life figure said to be the most powerful man in the world. Far removed from the action-hero persona that has defined much of his recent work, the role appears to place Cruise in a darkly comic, unpredictable, and offbeat world.
Sharing the footage, Tom on Instagram wrote, "For the last 46 years, it has been my privilege to work alongside countless talented artists and crews to create these characters, stories, and films for you all. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the movies! DIGGER. Only in theaters this October."
Check out the film's new poster here.
The trailer of the film will be unveiled on July 13.
Earlier speaking at the CinemaCon, the 'Mission: Impossible' actor couldn't help but gush over the idea of working with Inarritu, saying, "This was the kind of movie that I wanted to make movies. The movie is wild, it's funny, and I can't wait for you all to see it."
Director Innaritu also explained how he first had the idea of 'Digger' nine years ago and that he has been discussing it with Cruise over the past seven years.
"Watching Tom Cruise becoming Digger Rockwell, I was not prepared for that. Embodying this character, this is another kind of fearless... this role could be his most challenging, hire-wire act," he said.
Besides Cruise in the lead role, the film also stars Sandra Huller, Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sophie Wilde, and Emma D'Arcy.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, Tom Cruise is doing something different. I love his action films but it's refreshing to see him step out of his comfort zone. The character name "Digger Rockwell" sounds so intriguing. And Inarritu's track record is impeccable. This might be Oscar material!
I'm cautiously optimistic. Tom Cruise is great at what he does, but his range has always been limited to action heroes and charming leads. A black comedy requires different timing and nuance. If Inarritu can pull that out of him, this could be legendary. The cast is stacked too with Riz Ahmed and Sandra Huller.
As a huge Tom Cruise fan from India, I'm super excited! But I hope the movie releases in Indian theaters too. We don't get many Hollywood experimental films here - mostly just the big blockbusters. Fingers crossed! 🙏🎥
I'm a bit skeptical. Tom Cruise hasn't done comedy in ages - last was maybe Tropic Thunder cameo. And black comedy is a tough genre. But Inarritu's confidence is reassuring. "Another kind of fearless" - that's high praise from an Oscar winner. July 13 trailer will decide if this works.
The fact that Inarritu spent 9 years developing this and 7 discussing it with Cruise tells you how much passion is behind this project. This isn't a studio mandate - it's an artist's vision. Tom Cruise career retrospective in the making! Can't wait to see what they cooked up. 🔥
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