Tom Cruise calls 'Digger' role 'totally outrageous' at London premiere with royals

Tom Cruise called his "Digger" character "totally outrageous" at the film's star-studded world premiere in London on Tuesday, attended by Prince William and Princess Kate. He said he had never read a character or film like it before. The film, nearly 10 years in the making under Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Inarritu, features Cruise as eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell, transformed with grey hair and prosthetics. Cruise cited a 10-minute single-take monologue as the most demanding aspect, while co-star Sandra Huller praised his performance. "Digger" follows Rockwell triggering an ecological disaster that threatens nuclear war, exploring themes of power and greed. The filmmakers kept plot details secret, with Cruise dismissing musical rumors. The global rollout begins September 30, with US and UK releases on October 2.