Actor Tom Cruise appears in a way that fans have never seen before in “Digger”, his new film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The first full trailer for the comedy was released on Monday, July 13, revealing a dramatic transformation for the star that has generated great repercussions. Prior to that, Cruise himself had introduced the trailer and discussed his preparation for the role at a special event held on Thursday, July 9, at Warner Bros. studios. in Los Angeles.
The film represents a notable career change for Cruise, who is known worldwide for his roles in major action franchises such as “Top Gun” and “Mission: Impossible.” Acting in a comedy of catastrophic proportions, under the direction of Iñárritu, a filmmaker acclaimed for intense dramas such as “Birdman” and “The Revenant”, marks a new phase for the actor and promises a unique cinematic experience for the public.
The plot of “Digger” and the eccentric tycoon
In the film, 64-year-old Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon with an eccentric behavior. The plot puts him on a mission to prove himself as the savior of humanity, a hero who needs to avoid a disaster that he unintentionally triggered and that could cost around 18 trillion dollars. The trailer begins with scenes showing Digger worried about his cat’s health and conflicting with an employee over the interruption of a project at his company.
In addition to the cinematic preview, Cruise used TikTok to promote the launch. He already has more than 1.4 million followers on the platform, and the three videos he shared about “Digger” have more than 8 million views, demonstrating the public’s great interest in his new work.
The challenge from the perspective of actor and director Alejandro Iñárritu
The comedy, co-written by Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone and Sabina Berman, is described as a completely original project. Speaking during the trailer’s premiere event in Los Angeles, Tom Cruise emphasized how challenging the role was for him. “I’ve never had anything challenge me like this, and neither did Alejandro when we started, never. And when you see this film, you’ll see that it’s totally original,” said the actor.
This statement reinforces the depth of Cruise’s transformation, not only physically, but also in his approach to a character so different from his previous works. For Iñárritu, known for directions that require dramatic intensity, the choice of a comedy and the collaboration with Cruise also indicate an exploration of new creative paths.
Digger’s Stellar Cast and Production Details
Warner Bros. Pictures is responsible for the release of “Digger”, which promises a “comedy of catastrophic proportions”, according to its slogan. The newly released preview images, presented by 62-year-old Iñárritu, show an almost unrecognizable Cruise in his role. The film was shot entirely in VistaVision, a format that provides high visual quality and an immersive experience for the viewer.
- Jesse Plemons
- Sandra Hüller
- Riz Ahmed
- Sophie Wilde
- Emma D’Arcy
- Michael Stuhlbarg
- John Goodman
Tom Cruise in new directions beyond action franchises
Few details had been revealed about “Digger” before. A teaser released last December showed just Cruise’s silhouette dancing with a shovel, while a subsequent trailer brought together scenes from his old blockbusters. “Digger” is Tom Cruise’s first non-franchise film since “Made in America,” released in 2017.
In addition to his acting, Tom Cruise also serves as a producer on “Digger.” The film is confirmed to be released in theaters on October 2nd. In May 2025, actress Ana de Armas had publicly revealed that she and the action star were working on several projects with Christopher McQuarrie, director of “Mission: Impossible”, and Doug Liman, director of “Edge of Tomorrow”, indicating a period of great activity and diversification in her career.
