Tom Cruise plays oil tycoon in Digger
Tom Cruise stars as Digger Rockwell, a fictional oil tycoon whose actions trigger a catastrophic environmental crisis in Digger, directed by Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu. The film is not based on a true story but draws on real-world links between fossil-fuel extraction, climate change and concentrated wealth. Cruise underwent heavy prosthetic makeup, a bald look and a padded body suit, and the ensemble cast includes Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hller and John Goodman. Shot entirely in VistaVision and scheduled for IMAX release, the production reunites Irritu with cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and lists several Oscar-winning designers; it releases in India on October 2, 2026.
Digger releases in India on October 2, 2026.
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