- Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for Digger, showcasing Tom Cruise's remarkable transformation.
- In the trailer, Cruise stated that the role presented a unique challenge, saying, “I have never had something that could challenge me in this way and neither had Alejandro when we went in, ever.”
- The film's plot centers on Cruise's character Digger Rockwell, an oil baron whose company may have triggered an ecological disaster, leading him on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior.
- Director Alejandro González Iñárritu conceived the idea for Digger after completing The Revenant and spent 10 years developing the film, describing it as absurd, dangerous, and comedic.
- Iñárritu pitched the script to Cruise by reading it aloud over several days, and Cruise expressed trust and excitement for the collaboration.
- Digger was filmed in VistaVision, a high-definition analog process from the 1950s.
Tom Cruise's transformation in the trailer for Digger is nothing short of remarkable. In the film, he portrays Digger Rockwell, an oil baron whose actions may lead to an ecological catastrophe.13456710
"I have never had something that could challenge me in this way," Cruise stated, highlighting the unique demands of the role.
The film, directed by Alejandro Iñárritu, is set for a worldwide release in early October.
Iñárritu, who conceived the idea after his Oscar-winning film The Revenant, described the project as a “relentless, recurring obsession” that took him a decade to bring to fruition.
He emphasized the film's blend of comedy and tragedy, stating, “the source of great comedy is tragedy.”
The trailer features Cruise with a grey combover and pot belly, adopting a strong southern accent, showcasing a character that is both powerful and flawed.
“There’s nothing better than to physically and metaphorically stand on the edge of a cliff and go, ‘Let’s do this,’” Iñárritu recalled of his collaboration with Cruise, who was captivated by the script during their initial meetings.
Digger was filmed using VistaVision, a high-definition analog process, marking a return to a classic filmmaking technique.
“Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil baron whose company may have triggered an ecological disaster, leading him on a frantic mission to save humanity. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu spent 10 years developing the idea after The Revenant, pitching it to Cruise by reading the script aloud over several days, and describes the film as absurd, dangerous, and comedic.”
The Guardian
