3 min readMumbaiJul 14, 2026 01:41 PM IST The trailer for Tom Cruise’s upcoming satirical dark comedy Digger sparked widespread conversation online on Monday, not just for the Hollywood star’s dramatic transformation but also for the film’s intriguing supporting cast. Cruise is almost unrecognisable beneath heavy prosthetics, old-age makeup, a fake pot belly and thinning white hair styled into a comb-over as he plays Digger Rockwell. The film has been billed as “a comedy of catastrophic proportions.” While Cruise’s makeover dominated much of the discussion, Riz Ahmed’s brief appearance in the trailer also caught viewers’ attention. Interestingly, the role was originally offered to Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, who eventually opted out of the project after being unable to clear the accent requirements. ‘I was told to go to the US’ Speaking about the missed opportunity last year, Fahadh revealed that director Alejandro G. Inarritu was unconvinced by his accent during the audition process. “To perfect the accent, I was told to go to the US and stay there for three or four months. But they …