Tom Cruise Delivers a Performance “Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen” in DIGGER
Tom Cruise has spent decades redefining what it means to be a Hollywood leading man. From gravity-defying stunts to intense character work, he’s built a career on pushing himself further than anyone expects. Now, according to Warner Bros., he’s doing it again in a way audiences truly haven’t seen before.
Cruise’s next film, Digger, is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and the early reactions coming out of the studio are setting expectations sky-high. Warner Bros. co-chair Pam Abdy couldn’t hide her enthusiasm when speaking with The Wrap, calling Cruise’s work in the film completely transformative.
"Tom is extraordinary. Nothing you’ve ever seen. That’s what's so brilliant. This is the fourth time I've worked with him. He never repeats himself, and he's constantly taking you into his mind and his vision and surprising you. And this movie does exactly that."
Rather than leaning on familiar strengths, the actor reportedly dives into something far stranger and more unpredictable this time around, which is exciting.
Digger is described as a black comedy, a tonal space that already suggests a sharp turn from the polished action spectacles Cruise has dominated in recent years. The story centers on a man with unmatched power spiraling into chaos under the weight of his own actions.
The logline reads: "The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.”
Cruise is joined by a killer ensemble that includes Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma D'Arcy, Robert John Burke, Burn Gorman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and John Goodman.
While Cruise recently wrapped up his run with the Mission: Impossible films, a series that cemented his status as an action icon thanks to its increasingly extreme stunt work, his career has always thrived on contrast.
He’s just as comfortable chasing spectacle as he is diving into complicated, often unsettling characters. That balance has kept him compelling for decades, even as his projects occasionally spark conversation beyond the screen.
Iñárritu, meanwhile, brings strong talent to the project, with five Academy Awards and a reputation for challenging audiences with ambitious, often uncomfortable stories. Pairing his sensibilities with Cruise’s relentless commitment makes Digger one of the more interesting studio releases on the horizon.
Warner Bros. will roll the dice on that pairing when Digger hits theaters on October 2.