Tom Cruise's 6-Hour Transformation Cut to Under 1 Hour

Tom Cruise's transformation into his character Digger Rockwell in the upcoming movie 'Digger' initially took six hours, but he worked with the makeup team to reduce the time to under an hour. The film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is set to premiere on October 2.

The transformation process involved Cruise wearing a fat suit and prosthetics to play the role of Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon. Cruise appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast to discuss his role in 'Digger' and how he made the transformation process more efficient.

Cruise started by timing how long it took to put each prosthetic on, using a chalkboard and a stopwatch to track the time. He worked with the makeup team to drill and practice, and eventually, they were able to get the transformation time down to under an hour.

The film 'Digger' also stars Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, and Sandra Hüller. Cruise has been working with Alejandro González Iñárritu on the movie for seven years.

## Why it matters The reduction in transformation time is significant, as it allows Cruise to have more time to focus on his role and the filming schedule. With 12-hour filming days, the original six-hour transformation time would have left Cruise with limited time to rest and prepare for the next day's filming.

The experience reflects how Cruise approaches his work in general, constantly looking for ways to improve and make the process more efficient. The film 'Digger' is highly anticipated, and Cruise's dedication to his role and the filming process is a testament to his commitment to his craft.

## What happens next The film 'Digger' is set to premiere on October 2, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release. With a talented cast, including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, and Sandra Hüller, and directed by the acclaimed Alejandro González Iñárritu, 'Digger' is expected to be a major hit.