Tom Cruise Unrecognizable with Grey Hair, Beer Belly in 'Digger' First Look

A special look at Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 'Digger' was unveiled at CinemaCon, showing the actor nearly unrecognizable with grey hair, wrinkles, and a beer belly. Cruise plays an oil baron whose company may have triggered an ecological disaster that could lead to nuclear war. The footage also features John Goodman as an ailing U.S. President who urges Cruise's character to fix the situation. The film, in development for years, boasts a supporting cast including Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, and Riz Ahmed.

Key Points: Tom Cruise's Unrecognizable 'Digger' Look Revealed at CinemaCon

  • Cruise sports grey hair & beer belly
  • Plays an oil baron causing ecological disaster
  • Film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu
  • Features John Goodman as US President
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Tom Cruise goes unrecognisable with grey hair, beer belly in 'Digger' special look

Tom Cruise sports grey hair and a beer belly as an oil baron in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's new film 'Digger'. See the first look and cast details.

"This was the kind of movie that I wanted to make movies. - Tom Cruise"

Los Angeles, April 15

Hollywood action star Tom Cruise appears to be back to save the world - this time with a comic twist! The actor will be next seen in Alejandro G Inarritu's 'Digger', with a special look unveiled at CinemaCon.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros dropped the project details during the studio's Las Vegas presentation, with both Cruise and Inarritu in attendance.

In the footage, Tom Cruise seems quite unrecognisable as he sports a new look with grey hair, wrinkles, and a beer belly, strutting around his mansion and nursing his sick cat.

With that noticeable Southern accent, the actor features as an oil baron, whose company may have set off an ecological disaster that can quickly trigger a nuclear war. Also, features in the footage are John Goodman as an ailing US President who implores Cruise's character to fix his mess.

"We can't control the course of nature, at least we can control the narrative," Tom Cruise declares, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

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

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Rahul R
Interesting premise! An oil baron causing an ecological disaster feels very relevant today. Hope the movie doesn't just make it a joke and actually has something meaningful to say about corporate responsibility. Inarritu is a great director for that.
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Aman W
"We can't control the course of nature, at least we can control the narrative." What a powerful line! This sounds like it could be a sharp satire. Also, great to see Riz Ahmed in the cast. 👍
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Sarah B
Respect to any actor who transforms so completely for a role. But honestly, part of me will miss the classic, running-from-explosions Tom Cruise. Hope this "comic twist" works and doesn't feel forced.
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Karthik V
Seven years in discussion? That's some serious prep. Hollywood projects take so long. Meanwhile in Bollywood, a star would have done 10 masala films in that time! 😄 Different styles, I guess. Intrigued to see the final product.
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Nisha Z
The cast is stellar! Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons... and Tom Cruise nursing a sick cat? That's an image I never thought I'd have. Hope the story lives up to the talent involved.

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