‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Transforms Into an Eccentric Billionaire Facing an Eco-Disaster in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Absurdist Comedy
Tom Cruise reveals a drastic physical transformation as an eccentric billionaire in the trailer for Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s absurd comedy 'Digger'.
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Coverage from AL.com and The Guardian emphasizes Cruise's 'unrecognizable' and 'remarkable' transformation. The Guardian reports Cruise stating that he has never had something that could challenge him in this way, while Vulture notes the trailer may make viewers feel squeamish.
Industry analysis from Ars Technica compares the tone of the 'Digger' trailer to 'Dr.
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Quick answers
Who is directing 'Digger'?
The film is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
What role does Tom Cruise play in the movie?
Cruise portrays an eccentric billionaire facing an eco-disaster.
How has the public reacted to Cruise's appearance?
According to AL.com, some viewers find him 'unrecognizable' in the trailer.
Coverage (5)
- Tom Cruise fully transforms for 'Digger' trailer KOMO · 10h ago
- Hollywood legend, 64, looks ‘unrecognizable’ in new film trailer: ‘You cannot convince me that is him’ AL.com · 10h ago
- Digger trailer is giving big Dr. Strangelove vibes Ars Technica · 10h ago
- The Digger Trailer Might Make You Squeamish Vulture · 10h ago
- Tom Cruise unveils remarkable transformation in Digger trailer: ‘I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way’ The Guardian · 10h ago broke it first
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