Digger Scores a World Cup Promo with Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is back in character as the eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell in a brand-new FIFA World Cup-themed promo for Digger. Showing off his soccer skills while juggling a ball, Cruise fully embraces the larger-than-life character before handing the spotlight back to himself to tease the film’s deeper story. The clever transition blurs the line between actor and character, offering fans another memorable look at one of Cruise’s most intriguing roles.
The promotional spot ties Digger to the excitement of the FIFA World Cup while hinting that the film goes beyond the headlines to uncover the story behind the legend. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Digger stars Tom Cruise as the mysterious Digger Rockwell and arrives exclusively in theaters on October 2.
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This promo gives fans a fresh angle on Digger by leaning into Tom Cruise’s playful commitment to the eccentric Digger Rockwell, with soccer juggling providing an unexpected visual hook. Its most intriguing move is the transition between Cruise and the character, suggesting a film interested not just in the oil tycoon’s public image but in the story beneath it, while Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s involvement adds an auteur-driven edge to the preview.