- Tom Cruise stars in *Digger* as Digger Rockwell, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which had its world premiere in London on September 22.
- At the premiere, Tom Cruise described his character as 'totally outrageous' and unlike any role he had encountered before.
- 'Digger' is set to open in theaters and IMAX across North America on October 2, 2026, and internationally beginning September 30, 2026.
- The film follows Digger Rockwell (Cruise), the world’s most powerful man, on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he unleashed destroys everything.
- The premiere was attended by Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate, along with a star-studded cast including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, and Salma Hayek.
- Tom Cruise underwent a significant transformation for the role, including grey hair, facial prosthetics, and a padded bodysuit.
Tom Cruise stars in *Digger*, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, portraying Digger Rockwell, a powerful man on a mission to save humanity from an ecological disaster he inadvertently caused. The film, which took nearly a decade to create, features a star-studded cast including Riz Ahmed and John Goodman.12456
At the premiere, Cruise described his character as "totally outrageous" and unlike any he had played before, emphasizing the unique nature of the role. He stated, "I've never read a character like it. I've never read a film like this." The film's narrative explores themes of power, greed, responsibility, and irresponsibility, with actor Sandra Huller noting the importance of experiencing the film without prior knowledge of its plot.
The film's trailer showcased Cruise's transformation into the eccentric oil tycoon, complete with grey hair and prosthetics. He highlighted a challenging 10-minute monologue filmed in a single take as a significant aspect of his performance. Huller praised Cruise's acting, saying, "It feels like all the things that he has learned in 46 years of acting have come into this character." The film is set to release in theaters and IMAX on October 2, 2026, with international screenings starting on September 30, 2026.3
“The film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, follows Digger Rockwell, the world's most powerful man, as he tries to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he unleashed destroys everything. 'Digger' opens in theaters and IMAX across North America on October 2, 2026, and internationally beginning September 30, 2026.”
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