{
  "id": 11139073,
  "title": "Tom Cruise returns to Seoul for 'Digger' with bold transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/tom-cruise-returns-to-seoul-for-digger-with-bold-transformation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261001/tom-cruise-returns-to-seoul-for-digger-with-bold-transformation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Tom Cruise returned to Korea for his 13th visit with a new film, “Digger,” that marks one of the Hollywood superstar’s most radical transformations in his five-decade career. \"Digger\" follows Digger Rockwell, a stubborn billionaire whose drilling operations in a Greenland glacier cause a minor fracture that escalates into an unprecedented worldwide disaster. In the movie, Cruise takes on a new…",
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    "Tom Cruise returns to Seoul for 13th visit to promote Digger",
    "Cruise undergoes significant transformation for Digger role",
    "Actor excited to collaborate with acclaimed director Alejandro Iñárritu"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Tom Cruise returns to Seoul for 'Digger' with bold transformation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/tom-cruise-returns-to-seoul-for-digger-with-bold-transformation-11142580",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}