Tom Cruise 'Digger' movie footage shows him with gray hair, belly
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tom Cruise introduced first footage of his upcoming dark comedy "Digger" at CinemaCon, describing the film as the reason he wanted to make movies.
- Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an older oil executive facing a global energy crisis, with John Goodman portraying the U.S. president.
- Director Alejandro Iñárritu revealed the film concept originated nine years ago and praised Cruise's fearless performance, calling it potentially his most challenging role.
- "Digger" is scheduled for release on October 2 and was created specifically for theatrical viewing, emphasizing originality and audience engagement.
- Warner Bros. also announced a new indie studio, Warner Bros. Clockwork, highlighting the need for more high-quality films in the industry.
