‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Spent Days Listening to Alejandro G. Iñárritu Read Him the Script
Tom Cruise undergoes a dramatic physical transformation to play an eccentric billionaire in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s new absurdist comedy, 'Digger'.
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What is the plot of 'Digger'?
The film is an absurdist comedy featuring Tom Cruise as an eccentric billionaire facing an eco-disaster.
Who directed the film?
The movie was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
How was the script delivered to Tom Cruise?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cruise spent days listening to Iñárritu read the script to him.
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The first full trailer for 'Digger' has been released, introducing a project that unites actor Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G. The film is described as a VistaVision comedy epic and an absurdist comedy centered on a billionaire facing an eco-disaster.
Coverage from Variety, Entertainment Weekly, and People.com emphasizes Cruise's unrecognizable physical transformation for the role. The Hollywood Reporter highlights the creative process, noting that Cruise spent days listening to Iñárritu read the script to him.
Future coverage may provide further details on the film's production and release, as current reports focus on the trailer's debut and the lead actor's appearance.
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