Tom Cruise Transforms for Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger'

Tom Cruise has undergone a significant transformation for his role in Alejandro González Iñárritu's upcoming film, "Digger." The first full-length trailer for the comedy-drama reveals Cruise playing Digger Rockwell, described as "the most powerful man in the world." This marks one of Cruise's most unrecognisable performances since his role in 2008's "Tropic Thunder," where he also utilized prosthetics and a fatsuit.

The film centers on Rockwell's mission to save the world from an ecological disaster. In a statement accompanying the trailer release, Cruise expressed the unique challenge of the role, noting, "I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way." This suggests a departure from his typical action-hero persona, delving into a character that demands a different kind of performance.

"Digger" is slated for a worldwide release in early October. The collaboration with acclaimed director Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for films like "Birdman" and "The Revenant," further builds anticipation for the project. The trailer offers audiences their initial glimpse into the eccentric character and the film's thematic focus on environmental crisis, presented through a comedic-drama lens.