Tom Cruise Confirms Intense On-Set Reputation Ahead of Alejandro Iñárritu’s Digger
Hollywood star Tom Cruise addresses his demanding work ethic and upcoming role in Alejandro Iñárritu's black comedy Digger. Read the full story here.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has addressed his notoriously rigorous professional standards, confirming that reports regarding his intense on-set demeanor are entirely accurate. The 64-year-old star shared his perspective during a rare sit-down interview with GQ, discussing what future colleagues can expect when collaborating with him on film projects.
Cruise is currently preparing for the release of Digger, an upcoming black comedy directed by Alejandro Iñárritu. The four-time Oscar nominee, who received an honorary Academy Award last year for his contributions to cinema, made it clear that he demands absolute dedication from everyone involved in his productions.
I work hard, and people that work with me, they know, Cruise told the publication. I expect a lot and I’m up-front about it. It’s like: ‘The rumours are true. And do you want this?’ When asked if he actually addresses collaborators that way, he confirmed that he does, adding that he arrives early and values total transparency.
The actor noted that he has been frequently described as overly intense since he was young. Responding to the label with laughter, he explained that his passion stems from a deep desire to master whatever subject captures his attention.
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I’ve got a very good sense of humour about it, but it was like: When I’m interested in something, I want to learn it, Cruise said. I want to understand it. And you want to blast through the confusion and kind of build up that ability.
Beyond active filming, Cruise emphasized that his preparation is a continuous process that occurs long before cameras start rolling. He noted that director Iñárritu spent 10 years developing Digger, illustrating the extensive groundwork required for major cinematic projects.
Scheduled for release next month, Digger features Cruise in a dramatic transformation as wealthy oil tycoon Digger Rockwell. In the story, his character must save humanity after placing the world in peril, starring alongside a cast that includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, and Sandra Hüller.
Audiences expressed surprise after seeing the actor’s appearance in the initial movie trailer, where he utilizes prosthetics, prompting speculation about a potential Academy Award nomination for the eccentric project. Meanwhile, it was confirmed earlier this year that Cruise will also return as Pete Maverick Mitchell for the third installment of the Top Gun franchise, following the massive box office success of 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
