{
  "id": 12784837,
  "title": "Digger: Tom Cruise and Hollywood are done saving the world; time to embrace the end",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/digger-tom-cruise-and-hollywood-are-done-saving-the-world-time-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:20:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/digger-tom-cruise-jesse-plemons-alejandro-inarritu-done-saving-the-world-real-villain-10910598/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tom Cruise has been portrayed as the savior of the world in numerous Hollywood films, but in the new movie Digger, the actor himself takes on the role of a villain named Curtis. Curtis is an oil magnate who has orchestrated the destruction of the world without any oversight or responsibility. The film goes beyond the typical villain archetype, with Curtis' nephew, portrayed by Jesse Plemons, revealing the play's connection to real-life events that resulted in the loss of millions of lives and livelihoods.\n\nAs the world crumbles around Curtis' mansion, he uses his wealth to put on extravagant plays, pretending to be a supporter of the arts while secretly running a Mossad-like organization that tracks individuals worldwide. Curtis' nephew, Kenny, is aware of the deception and plays the role of a hypocrite, dictating how the public must feel about the situation. The film leaves the audience questioning their own gullibility in the face of the uber-wealthy who have the resources to help but choose not to. In the end, Digger presents a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting those in power and the need for genuine action to address the climate crisis, rather than empty gestures.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tom Cruise plays villain Curtis in Digger",
    "Curtis' nephew reveals real-life connections",
    "Film warns against trusting the uber-wealthy"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The film Digger marks a shift in Hollywood's narrative, portraying the wealthy and powerful as destructive forces rather than heroes, and urging viewers to demand genuine action on the climate crisis.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}