Tom Cruise Transforms for 'Digger' Trailer, Reveals New Iñárritu Film Details
The official trailer for Warner Bros.' satirical black comedy "Digger" has been released, featuring Tom Cruise in a significantly transformed role. Directed by four-time Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the film centers on Cruise's character, eccentric billionaire oil baron Digger Rockwell, as he attempts to prevent an ecological disaster he unleashed. Early footage shown at CinemaCon was highly praised by industry insiders, who noted the film's resemblance to "Dr. Strangelove" updated for the 21st century.
Warner Bros. has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming satirical black comedy, "Digger." The film stars Tom Cruise in a role that sees him almost unrecognizable as eccentric billionaire oil baron Digger Rockwell, complete with wispy hair and a potbelly.
The movie is directed by four-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, known for "Birdman" and "The Revenant." This marks Iñárritu's first English-language film since 2015's "The Revenant." The plot revolves around Rockwell, described as the most powerful man in the world, as he races to prove he is humanity's savior before an ecological disaster he initiated destroys everything. This disaster reportedly involves a rapidly melting iceberg and nuclear waste.
Footage from "Digger" was initially showcased at CinemaCon in April, where it was considered a highlight by industry insiders. A previous teaser released in May primarily featured a retrospective of Tom Cruise's career, concluding with only 30 seconds of material from "Digger." The new official trailer is said to live up to the earlier enthusiastic reception, drawing comparisons to "Dr. Strangelove" with a modern update.
According to Ars Technica, Tom Cruise is often at his best when taking on unconventional roles, citing his performances in "Magnolia" and "Tropic Thunder" as examples.
