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'Digger' Trailer Drops: Mysterious Tom Cruise Political Comedy Delves Deeper

Tom Cruise’s next role as an eccentric billionaire in Iñárritu’s absurdist eco-comedy stuns audiences—before the film even exists.

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The brief

A teaser trailer for *Digger*, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, has dropped, revealing a high-stakes political comedy centered on an unrecognizable Cruise as a billionaire navigating an unspecified eco-disaster. Coverage highlights the film’s absurdist tone, VistaVision format, and Cruise’s reported deep immersion in the script, including days spent listening to Iñárritu read it aloud.

Outlets including *The Hollywood Reporter*, *Variety*, and *Deadline* emphasize the project’s unusual premise, with *People.com* and *IndieWire* focusing on Cruise’s dramatic transformation and the collaboration between the actor and Iñárritu. The trailer’s release marks the first public glimpse of the film, which remains shrouded in mystery beyond its genre-blending approach. No further details on the plot, cast, or release date have been confirmed.

Watch for additional trailers, cast announcements, or Iñárritu’s statements on the film’s themes—particularly its eco-political angle—as production likely continues behind closed doors.

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Quick answers

What genre is *Digger*?

A political comedy with absurdist elements, according to coverage.

Who is directing *Digger*?

Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

When is *Digger* releasing?

No release date has been announced.

What is Tom Cruise’s role in the film?

He plays an eccentric billionaire facing an eco-disaster, though specifics remain unclear.

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