For nearly half a century, Tom Cruise has remained the definitive movie star. He lives, breathes, and crafts cinema in a way that few others can match. Having recently received a long-awaited honorary Oscar for his contributions to the medium, the star took to his social media platforms today to share a pulse-pounding retrospective montage covering his 46 years on the big screen. According to TrendKia, the video serves as a tribute to his career and offers a tantalizing new glimpse of his upcoming project, the 'comedy of catastrophic proportions' titled Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
A Cinematic Legacy
The retrospective highlights a career that defies easy categorization. From sci-fi blockbusters like War Of The Worlds and Edge Of Tomorrow to high-octane action franchises like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, Cruise has done it all. His filmography also spans legal dramas such as A Few Good Men, absurd comedies like Tropic Thunder, powerhouse dramas like Rain Man and Born On The Fourth Of July, and cult classics including Jerry Maguire, Risky Business, and Rock Of Ages.
The Look of Digger
Attached to the end of his career montage is fresh footage from Digger, offering a closer look at Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an eccentric southern oil baron. Decked out in a plum suit with white hair and heavy prosthetics, he delivers a sharp line in the teaser: "When all else fails, you hit ’em with the truth. Hit ’em with the hard truth. Just, bang bang bang!"
Production and Release Details
The film, a 35mm VistaVision epic, was penned by the director alongside Birdman collaborators Alexander Dinelaris and Nicolas Giacobone, and acclaimed playwright Sabina Berman. Digger marks Cruise's return to pure comedy territory, a genre he hasn't fully explored since Tropic Thunder. The plot follows the chaotic aftermath of an ecological disaster caused by Rockwell's company, which carries potentially nuclear consequences. Joining Cruise in the cast are Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons. The movie is set to arrive in cinemas on 2 October, with the official trailer scheduled to drop on 13 July.
