{
  "id": 9298528,
  "title": "'Totally outrageous': Tom Cruise unleashes 'Digger' at star‑studded royal premiere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/totally-outrageous-tom-cruise-unleashes-digger-at-star-studded-royal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T07:46:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440845/totally-outrageous-tom-cruise-unleashes-digger-at-starstudded-royal-premiere"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tom Cruise expressed his excitement about playing the enigmatic character, Digger Rockwell, in Alejandro G. Inarritu's \"Digger.\" The Hollywood star said the role was unlike anything he had ever encountered, describing it as \"totally outrageous\" and unlike any other he had ever encountered. The film, which stars Cruise as the eccentric oil tycoon, is set to premiere in London with a star-studded attendance, including Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate.\n\nDigger, portrayed by Cruise, inadvertently triggers an ecological disaster that brings the world to the brink of nuclear war. The film has generated much anticipation since a trailer showed Cruise in a full-body suit, grey hair, and facial prosthetics as the character. Cruise's transformation for the role was not the most demanding aspect, however, as he emphasized a 10-minute monologue filmed in a single take as the most challenging part.\n\nActress Sandra Huller, who also stars in the film, remarked that Cruise's performance felt like all the skills he has honed over 46 years of acting. Huller praised the film's secrecy, stating that it was not meant to create intrigue but to enhance the viewing experience when the audience is unaware of the plot. Filmmaker Inarritu likened the process of making \"Digger\" to painting, with every frame meticulously crafted to immerse the audience in the story.\n\nThe film's unique approach to storytelling, with constantly evolving scenes and unexpected additions, brought a sense of musicality to the production, according to actress Emma D'Arcy. The film is set to release globally on September 30, with a U.S. and U.K. theatrical release on October 2.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Tom Cruise described his character in “Digger” as “totally outrageous” and unlike any role he had encountered before, speaking at the film’s world premiere in London on Tuesday. “He’s the kind of character that says things that some people think, some people can’t imagine thinking,” the Hollywood star told Reuters. “I’ve never read a character like it. I’ve never read a film like this.”…",
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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."
}