The upcoming Tom Cruise Digger movie, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is generating intrigue as fans await its arrival in United States theaters this fall, with little officially revealed about its story. As anticipation grows, cast member Jesse Plemons has offered some insight into the film’s unusual tone and narrative direction.
Digger’s Comedy Promises Unpredictable Twists
Digger is set to be a comedy of unexpected scale, starring Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Despite the limited public details about the plot, a teaser video from the studio showcased a character—seemingly Cruise—dancing with a shovel, hinting at an offbeat humor central to the film’s appeal. The synopsis remains vague, simply calling Digger “a comedy of catastrophic proportions.”
Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, best known for films like Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, leads a creative team that also includes writers Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolas Giacobone, and Sabrina Berman. This marks Iñárritu’s return to filmmaking since 2022.
Jesse Plemons Shares Insights on the Film’s Unique Style
In a recent conversation with Variety, Jesse Plemons refrained from disclosing plot specifics, but emphasized the script’s unusual qualities and dynamic shifts in tone.
“It’s one of the strangest, funniest, most tragic scripts I’ve read,”
Plemons said. — Jesse Plemons, Actor.
He further drew comparisons between Digger and the classic 1964 political satire Dr. Strangelove, directed by Stanley Kubrick, noting its initial similarities before highlighting the movie’s dramatic transformation.
“There’s a kind of modern-day Dr. Strangelove thing, and then it becomes something else entirely.”
— Jesse Plemons, Actor.
Tom Cruise Showcases a Different Side
The film is highlighted by Tom Cruise’s performance, which Plemons described as both surprising and revealing of Cruise’s versatility.
“Getting to see Tom just go for it — not in a death-defying action way but fully showing what an incredible actor he is — that was thrilling.”
— Jesse Plemons, Actor.
A Star-Studded Cast Joins Cruise
Alongside Tom Cruise and Jesse Plemons, the ensemble includes Sandra Huller, John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sophie Wilde, and Emma D’Arcy. The collective talent adds depth and intrigue, with Cruise leading a cast poised to deliver both humor and drama.
With a release date set for October 2, 2026, Digger stands out as a highly anticipated entry in the comedy genre. The collaboration between Iñárritu and the distinguished cast heightens expectations, and fans can look forward to more reveals as the premiere approaches.
