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Cruise Unrecognizable in New 'Digger' Role
2 Oct
Summary
- Cruise plays an aggressive oil tycoon, unlike his public persona.
- He uses prosthetics and a Southern accent for his Digger character.
- Co-stars praise Cruise's positive attitude and professionalism on set.
Tom Cruise sheds his action-hero image in the newly released film Digger, where he embodies a wealthy, aggressive, and eccentric oil tycoon. This role marks a significant departure, featuring Cruise in prosthetics, a bodysuit, and adopting a Southern accent, a far cry from his public persona known for kindness.
Co-stars Riz Ahmed and Sandra Hüller shared their experiences working with Cruise. Ahmed described his co-star as "insanely positive" and even received applause from Cruise after a minor mistake during filming. Hüller also noted Cruise's professionalism, highlighting his pleasant nature even while portraying a difficult character.
In Digger, Cruise's character clashes with Dr. Nirav Ganesh, played by Ahmed, who advises on environmental safety regarding a cracking glacier near Greenland. Hüller portrays Emma Rockwell, Digger's business partner and half-sister. The film's marketing embraces the polarizing reactions to Cruise's transformative performance.
