Tom Cruise has unveiled a dramatic transformation in the first trailer for his upcoming film 'Digger,' directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The trailer, released on Monday, shows Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil magnate whose decisions threaten global catastrophe. The film follows Rockwell as he embarks on a mission to save humanity from the disaster he has unleashed.
Cruise, 64, is nearly unrecognizable in the role, sporting thinning white hair, a prosthetic pot belly, and a thick Southern accent. The trailer opens with Rockwell frantically worrying over his sick cat before erupting at an employee, setting the stage for a high-stakes story. The film's official synopsis describes Rockwell's quest to prove he is 'humanity's hero before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.'
'Digger' marks Cruise's first starring role outside the 'Top Gun' and 'Mission: Impossible' franchises in years. The film is set to hit theaters on October 22 and features an ensemble cast including John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, and Riz Ahmed. Fans on social media have praised Cruise's transformation and the film's comedic tone, with some predicting an Oscar-worthy performance.
The trailer was first unveiled during a Q&A event in Los Angeles, where Cruise praised the film's unique approach. Directed by four-time Oscar winner Iñárritu, known for 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant,' 'Digger' is described as a 'comedy of catastrophic proportions.'