‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Spent Days Listening to Alejandro G. Iñárritu Read Him the Script
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ trailer reveals a radical physical transformation and a plot twist that hints at apocalyptic stakes.
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The brief
A new trailer for *Digger* starring Tom Cruise has been released, showcasing an unrecognizable physical transformation for the actor. Cruise plays a character whose actions inadvertently trigger a global catastrophe, blending dark comedy with high-stakes drama. Strangelove* and other absurdist thrillers, with coverage emphasizing its unexpected blend of humor and existential peril.
The trailer’s release has sparked discussions about the film’s genre-defying approach, with comparisons to both black comedy and disaster cinema. Early reactions focus on Cruise’s performance and the film’s premise rather than specific plot details. Coverage does not yet specify a release date for *Digger*, but the trailer’s release suggests a push to generate buzz ahead of further announcements.
Fans and critics will likely scrutinize Cruise’s transformation and the film’s tonal balance between satire and catastrophe in the coming days.
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Quick answers
What is *Digger* about?
The trailer suggests *Digger* is a black comedy where Tom Cruise’s character unwittingly causes an apocalyptic disaster, blending dark humor with high-stakes drama.
Who is directing *Digger*?
Alejandro G. Iñárritu is directing the film, and coverage notes Tom Cruise spent days listening to him read the script.
When is *Digger* releasing?
Coverage does not yet specify a release date for the film.
Coverage (4)
- Tom Cruise unveils unrecognizable transformation in 'Digger' trailer USA Today · 7h ago
- Tom Cruise unveils remarkable transformation in Digger trailer: ‘I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way’ The Guardian · 7h ago
- Tom Cruise unwittingly kickstarts an apocalyptic disaster in seriously odd first trailer for black comedy D... Yahoo · 7h ago
- Digger trailer is giving big Dr. Strangelove vibes Ars Technica · 7h ago
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