Tom Cruise surprised fans by appearing completely transformed in the first trailer for Digger, a new film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
The actor looked unrecognizable as Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon. For the role, Cruise underwent a major visual transformation involving makeup, facial prosthetics, white hair, an aged appearance and even a prosthetic belly.
The result gave the star a look very different from his traditional action roles in franchises such as Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.
In the story, Digger Rockwell is described as a powerful businessman who must deal with the consequences of his own actions while trying to prevent a catastrophe that threatens the future of humanity. The film blends dark comedy and drama while exploring themes such as power, ambition and responsibility.
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The feature film marks Cruise’s return to a role outside major franchises since American Made, released in 2017. The actor said the project represented one of the greatest challenges of his career, while Iñárritu highlighted the star’s dedication during filming.
In addition to Tom Cruise, the cast includes names such as Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed and John Goodman. Digger is scheduled to be released in cinemas in October 2026.
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