Tom Cruise Unveils Digger Poster With A 'Bang;' Teases FIRST Footage, Retrospective Trailer - WATCH

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Cruise is celebrating his remarkable career while simultaneously teasing what could be one of the most unexpected roles of his filmography. If you are one of his critics who think the actor has stopped experimenting, Digger is for you! The Hollywood superstar recently unveiled a new retrospective video that revisits more than four decades of iconic performances, while also giving fans their first glimpse at his upcoming thriller Digger. The actor later shared a brand-new poster for the film and announced that the official trailer would arrive on July 13.

Tom Cruise's retrospective trailer and Digger footage

The retrospective video is a celebration of Cruise's more than 4-decade long career and a preview of what lies ahead. The montage revisits several of the actor's most memorable performances, highlighting his journey from a rising star to one of Hollywood's most enduring leading men. The footage includes scenes from films such as Risky Business, Top Gun, Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, Collateral, Edge of Tomorrow and the Mission: Impossible franchise, showcasing the variety and longevity of his career.Sharing the video on social media, Tom Cruise wrote, "For the last 46 years, it has been my privilege to work alongside countless talented artists and crews to create these characters, stories, and films for you all. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the movies!"

However, the biggest surprise arrives during the final moments of the retrospective, when audiences receive their first glimpse of Digger, Cruise's upcoming collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The actor later shared a new poster from the film, accompanied by the caption, “Bang, bang, bang! Trailer drops July 13th.”The first footage has drawn widespread attention because of Cruise's physical transformation. The actor appears with a thick Southern accent, a noticeable beer belly and thinning white hair styled into a comb-over, making him almost unrecognisable.Watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd4Olzi0HEc

More about Digger plot, cast, release date

In Digger, Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a powerful oil magnate whose actions may have triggered an environmental disaster with potentially catastrophic global consequences. The character has been described as the most powerful man in the world. When a disaster of his own making threatens humanity, Digger embarks on a desperate mission to convince the world that he can still save it.The premise promises large-scale stakes involving environmental destruction, political consequences and the possibility of nuclear conflict, making the film one of Cruise's most ambitious dramatic projects in years.The movie also boasts an impressive supporting cast. Riz Ahmed, joins the film alongside John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons.The project marks Cruise's first collaboration with Academy Award-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, whose previous films include Birdman, The Revenant and Babel. The filmmaker co-wrote the screenplay with Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone and Sabina Berman. Iñárritu is also producing the film alongside Mary Parent, Tom Cruise and Michael Sharp, while Joshua Grode serves as executive producer. It is set to release on October 2.