Tom Cruise is virtually unrecognisable in the first trailer for his upcoming black comedy 'Digger', where he dons a fat suit and hairpiece reminiscent of his role in 'Tropic Thunder'. The 64-year-old actor, known for action blockbusters like 'Top Gun: Maverick' and the 'Mission: Impossible' series, appears to be pivoting toward awards season with this character-driven performance.
Plot and Cast
Written and directed by five-time Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu ('Birdman', 'The Revenant'), 'Digger' features an ensemble cast including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Robert John Burke, Emma D’Arcy, Burn Gorman, and Sophie Wilde. The official synopsis describes the film as follows: 'The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.'
Awards Season Contender
The film is expected to compete with major releases such as 'The Odyssey' and 'Dune: Part 3' during the upcoming awards season. 'Digger' is set for release in UK cinemas on October 2, 2026. According to the trailer released by Warner Bros. UK, Cruise's transformation is striking, suggesting a serious bid for Oscar recognition after decades of focusing on high-octane franchises.
