Hollywood star Tom Cruise is set to be part of the special line-up for the Closing Ceremony of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Alongside other global talents like Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson, Cruise will share insights on what distinguishes legends from ordinary individuals. In a video, he emphasizes the importance of control over luck or speed in achieving greatness, drawing parallels between his character in the upcoming film ‘Digger’ and football icons like Pele and Messi.
The upcoming film ‘Digger’ sees Tom Cruise in a challenging role, collaborating with director Alejandro G. Inarritu. Portraying the character Digger Rockwell, an oil magnate facing ecological and geopolitical crises, Cruise delves into uncharted territories as an actor. The star-studded cast includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Huller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Robert John Burke, Emma D’Arcy, Burn Gorman, and Sophie Wilde.
‘Digger,’ an original comedy by Inarritu, promises a unique cinematic experience shot entirely in VistaVision. Scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, the film is produced by a team including Cruise, Inarritu, Mary Parent, and Michael Sharp, with distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie’s narrative unfolds around Digger’s actions triggering a potential nuclear conflict, offering a blend of humor and catastrophe on screen.
