Is Tom Cruise's 'Digger' a musical? Here's what we know
What's the story
The upcoming film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, has sparked speculation about whether it is a musical. This rumor gained traction after the release of the final trailer, in which certain scenes suggested that Cruise was performing on a rotating platform commonly used in stage productions. Additionally, background actors appeared to be singing. However, two sources close to the production have confirmed to Variety that Digger is not a movie musical.
Release details
'Digger' to release on October 2
Digger is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2.
The film has not been extensively screened for the press yet, adding to the intrigue surrounding its content.
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Digger also stars Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons.
The script was co-written by Iñárritu with Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolas Giacobone and Sabina Berman from a story by Jez Butterworth, Berman, and Iñárritu.
Actor's perspective
'I want the writer to read me his idea because...'
Cruise revealed that he became interested in Digger after director Iñárritu read the script to him over several days.
He told Empire, "I've always done that. I want the writer to read me his idea because then I can see where we're going."
"We're exploring rhythms, and I'm feeling the world. I'm literally an audience. I want to hear his voice."
"I want to understand and see the world the way he sees it."