Tom Cruise, 64, recently dined with his co-stars from the upcoming film "Digger" in London's Mayfair. The actor, known for his action-packed roles, appeared in high spirits as he left the Mexican restaurant Fonda.
The film, set for release on October 2, features a star-studded cast including Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, and Michael Stuhlbarg. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu, also present at the dinner, is co-producing the movie with Cruise.
In "Digger," Cruise undergoes a significant transformation for his character, Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon and billionaire who inadvertently triggers a global ecological crisis. The trailer reveals Cruise with thinning white hair, a prosthetic belly, and a Southern accent, a departure from his typical action hero persona. The film's tagline describes it as "a comedy of catastrophic proportions."
Fans have reacted positively to Cruise's unexpected role, with some suggesting an Oscar nomination. Comments highlighted the appeal of seeing Cruise in a performance-driven part, with one user noting, "Finally, a movie where Tom Cruise's most dangerous stunt is raw unfiltered acting."
Cruise has a history of performing daring stunts, from scaling the Burj Khalifa to dangling from a plane. However, "Digger" represents a different kind of challenge, focusing on acting rather than physical feats. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu remarked on Cruise's commitment, stating, "The transformation he went through was astonishing." Cruise himself described the role as a culmination of his career, noting that he and Iñárritu had never undertaken anything comparable.
The film also features John Goodman in a role as the US President, who tasks Cruise's character with saving the planet. Cruise has spent significant time filming "Digger" in the UK during its six-month production.