Tom Cruise as a Satirical Billionaire in Digger | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Tom Cruise dives headfirst into a wild, satirical role as Digger, a billionaire tycoon with thinning hair, a belly, and a Southern drawl, in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s new thriller “Digger.” When his company triggers an ecological catastrophe threatening nuclear war, Cruise’s character is reluctantly roped in by President John Goodman to fix the mess — all while juggling a fussy cat and existential dread. The film’s dark comedy and high stakes promise a fresh twist on Cruise’s usual action-hero persona, backed by a stellar cast including Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, and Jesse Plemons. Set for…