Tom Cruise Stuns in Iñárritu’s Digger, Say Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. co-chair Pam Abdy hails Tom Cruise’s role in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger as a performance unlike any before. The black comedy, boasting a stellar ensemble, is set to surprise audiences.
Tom Cruise has long been a fixture in the world of cinema, known for his relentless energy and willingness to throw himself into roles that demand both physical and emotional commitment. Yet, it appears he’s managed to upend expectations once again in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s forthcoming film, Digger. Warner Bros. co-chair Pam Abdy, who has collaborated with Cruise on several occasions, seems particularly taken with his latest turn.
“Tom is extraordinary,” Abdy tells The Wrap. “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.”
Unpredictable Turns and a Star-Studded Cast
Digger, described as a black comedy, assembles a rather impressive line-up. Alongside Cruise, viewers can expect to see Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma D’Arcy, Robert John Burke, Burn Gorman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and John Goodman. The film’s premise, according to its official synopsis, centres on a figure of immense power who embarks on a desperate quest to prove his worth as humanity’s saviour, all while facing the consequences of a catastrophe of his own making.
It’s a set-up that promises both dark humour and a fair bit of existential panic, with Cruise apparently at the heart of the chaos. The combination of Iñárritu’s direction and this eclectic cast suggests something a bit out of the ordinary, even by the standards of contemporary cinema.
Cruise’s Career: From Action to Absurdity
In recent years, Cruise has been most closely associated with the Mission: Impossible series, a franchise that’s seen him perform increasingly elaborate stunts and cement his reputation as a leading man who’s not afraid to take risks. While his career has not been without its share of controversy, his on-screen presence remains magnetic, straddling the line between high-octane action and more nuanced, sometimes romantic, roles.
His willingness to reinvent himself, rather than simply rely on past successes, is something that’s often remarked upon by those who’ve worked with him. Abdy’s comments suggest that Digger will offer audiences a version of Cruise that’s both familiar and entirely new.
Iñárritu’s Vision and the Road Ahead
Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, no stranger to critical acclaim, brings his own distinctive style to the project. With five Academy Awards to his name, he’s known for films that blend the surreal with the deeply personal, often leaving viewers with more questions than answers. Digger looks set to continue that tradition, with a narrative that’s as much about the absurdity of power as it is about the individuals caught up in its wake.
The film is slated for release in cinemas on 2 October. Until then, those eager for a Cruise fix might revisit his earlier work, perhaps ranking their favourite entries in the Mission: Impossible saga while they wait for this latest chapter to unfold.