‘Digger’ First Look: Tom Cruise Goes for Broke as a Corrupt Oil Tycoon That Could Destroy the World
Tom Cruise reveals a major transformation as a corrupt oil tycoon in the first look at his upcoming film, 'Digger'.
📍 Where it landed
Sneak peeks and a sizzle reel revealed Tom Cruise as a corrupt oil tycoon in the film Digger. Coverage focused on the actor's transformation and the project's potential for award consideration.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
What role does Tom Cruise play in 'Digger'?
He portrays a corrupt oil tycoon who could destroy the world.
How was the 'Digger' footage released?
It was featured in a sizzle reel and a retrospective clip celebrating Tom Cruise's 46 years in movies.
What has been noted about Cruise's appearance in the film?
According to Extra TV, the actor underwent a major transformation for the role.
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New footage and a sizzle reel for the movie 'Digger' have been released, featuring Tom Cruise in the role of a corrupt oil tycoon capable of destroying the world. The footage appeared as part of a retrospective clip celebrating Cruise's 46 years in the film industry.
Coverage from Variety, A.V. Club, and Yahoo News Canada emphasizes the first look at the project, while Extra TV highlights Cruise's physical transformation.
Polygon describes the trailer's style as representative of the actor's overall body of work. Future developments involve further details on the production of 'Digger' as the actor marks his 46th anniversary in cinema.
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