“Digger” has been creating a buzz online since the project was confirmed. As the first trailer of Tom Cruise’s new film dropped online, fans and netizens alike couldn’t believe their eyes. Thinning white hair, a big belly, and sagging skin, Cruise becomes an eccentric billionaire whose company almost causes a nuclear disaster of massive proportions.Here’s a look at the trailer for ‘Digger,’ which shows Tom Cruise’s unrecognizable transformation.
The first trailer of ‘Digger’ has dropped
The trailer begins with the ‘Mission: Impossible’ actor starring as Digger Rockwell, living the best of his life in his giant mansion. Obsessed with his old white cat and his wealth, Cruise becomes known as ‘the most powerful man in the world’ in this dark comedy film.As the trailer continues, Digger’s company takes a hit after they learn that their actions may lead to an ecological disaster that will destroy everything humanity stands for. Tasked with one of the most challenging feats of his life, the millionaire relies on himself to prove that he is, in fact, the savior of mankind.John Goodman, who plays the President of the United States in the film, serves his role well in the trailer and says, “Digger got us all in this mess, and Digger will get us again.” The rest of the trailer shows that a big answer to stopping the disaster is to drop bombs on a glacier. However, symbolic of the title, Cruise’s character seems to be picking up a shovel, showing how he ‘digs’ everything out of the mess.
Cast of ‘Digger’
With Tom Cruise playing the lead in ‘Digger,’ the film has a talented team. Among them are John Goodman as the US president, Riz Ahmed as Ganesh, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Robert John Burke, Emma D’Arcy, Burn Gorman, Sophie Wilde, Pip Torrens, and Mercedes Hernández as Digger’s housekeeper.
Online reactions to Tom Cruise’s makeover for ‘Digger’
The comment section below the trailer has fans expressing their shock at the complete transformation Cruise seems to have gone through for the comedy film. Many praised the actor, and even commented on his talent and various roles. One person commented, “The combination of the ultimate movie star, one of the best directors in the world, and a messed up script has me sold!” , while another person shared, “Finally, a movie where Tom Cruise’s most dangerous stunt is raw, unfiltered acting.“Another social media user further added, “Tom Cruise’s biggest physical transformation since Tropic Thunder”, while another commented, “Tom Cruise is his own cinematic universe.”
When will ‘Digger’ be released?
Tom Cruise’s upcoming film is confirmed to be released in theaters worldwide on October 2, 2026.