‘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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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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (8)
- See Tom Cruise’s Full ‘Digger’ Transformation in New Trailer extratv.com · 2h ago
- A-list actor looks unrecognizable in new role as eccentric billionaire in ‘Digger’ Page Six · 2h ago
- See the first full look at Tom Cruise’s crazy physical transformation in first Digger trailer Entertainment Weekly · 2h ago
- ‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu Unite for a VistaVision Comedy Epic IndieWire · 2h ago
- ‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Transforms Into an Eccentric Billionaire Facing an Eco-Disaster in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Absurdist Comedy Variety · 2h ago
- Tom Cruise Is Unrecognizable in His Wild New Role in the First Trailer for Director Alejandro Iñárritu’s Digger People.com · 2h ago
- ‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Spent Days Listening to Alejandro G. Iñárritu Read Him the Script The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago broke it first
- ‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Spent Days Listening to Alejandro G. Iñárritu Read Him the Script The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago broke it first
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