Tom Cruise appears dramatically transformed in the initial images released for Alejandro González Iñárritu's upcoming film, "Digger." The trailer reveals the actor, known for his roles in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, sporting gray hair and prosthetic makeup designed to make him appear older and heavier.

Iñárritu, the director behind critically acclaimed films such as "Birdman" and "The Revenant," is helming the project. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 2, but further details about Cruise's character and the plot have not yet been widely disclosed.

The striking visual change in Cruise has already generated considerable discussion on social media, with reactions ranging widely to the actor's "unrecognizable" appearance. Cruise himself has reportedly commented on the transformative nature of the role, according to reports. The film's initial promotional material has sparked curiosity about this new direction for the action star.