Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Digger' – Tom Cruise stuck in postmodernist misfire
Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu teams up with Tom Cruise for 'Digger', one of the boldest and wildest films of 2026. It may also be one of this year's biggest misfires.
Tom Cruise has returned to Korea for his 13th visit to promote his latest film, "Digger," which showcases one of the actor's most significant transformations during his five-decade-long career. "Digger" revolves around Digger Rockwell, a stubborn billionaire who initiates a drilling operation in a Greenland glacier, leading to a minor fracture that spirals into a global catastrophe.
In the movie, Cruise dons a new look, sporting grey hair, aging makeup, and a notoriously irritable demeanor, playing a character who plunges the world into chaos.
The 64-year-old actor expressed his delight at returning to Korea, emphasizing his strong bond with Korean fans. Cruise has made 13 visits to the country, reportedly setting a Hollywood record. He mentioned, "I love it, and I'm very excited to share a dinner with you all. I just love coming here." When asked about his decision to take on "Digger," Cruise highlighted his eagerness to collaborate with the world-class director, Alejandro Iñárritu, and venture into uncharted creative territory.
Iñárritu is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history, and Cruise sees working with him as an extraordinary opportunity.
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