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Beyond Action: Cruise's Bold 'Digger' Transformation
23 Jun
Summary
- Tom Cruise stars in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's black comedy 'Digger'.
- The film explores Cruise's nearly five-decade career with a new trailer.
- Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a powerful character unlike his action roles.
Tom Cruise is embracing a new challenge in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's upcoming black comedy, 'Digger.' The film marks a significant departure from Cruise's signature action roles, with a retrospective trailer recently unveiled to celebrate his nearly 46-year career.
Cruise will portray Digger Rockwell, a character described as a larger-than-life, powerful figure. This role delves into a darkly comic and unpredictable world, offering audiences an unexpected facet of Cruise's acting talent. Director Inarritu has been developing the concept for nine years, discussing it with Cruise for the past seven.
Inarritu lauded Cruise's portrayal, calling it "another kind of fearless" and potentially his most challenging role yet. 'Digger' is scheduled to premiere in theaters this October. The official trailer is set to be released on July 13th. The film also features a star-studded cast including Sandra Huller, Jesse Plemons, and Riz Ahmed.
