Tom Cruise Says Digger's 10-Minute Monologue Was Filmed in One Take
Tom Cruise says he and Alejandro G. Iñárritu shot the 10-minute single-take monologue in Digger in one go, performing it only a couple of times.
Tom Cruise has revealed how the 10-minute single-take monologue scene in Digger was filmed. Speaking in a conversation with actress Avneet Kaur, Cruise said the scene was performed in one take and that he only did it a couple of times, according to comingsoon.net.
Cruise credited director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, saying the staging of the scene was perfect and comparing the performance to a dance.
For the role of Digger Rockwell, Cruise wore a heavy fat suit and prosthetics. He said the costume caused sweating during the long takes.
Earlier comments
Digger debuted in theaters on October 2 and drew a mixed response from critics and audiences. On the New Heights podcast, Cruise had previously discussed how the fat suit and prosthetics affected his performance. The film, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, has also been described as a departure from his recent mainstream successes, with some critics praising its ambition and his lead performance.
Quick answers
How long is the single-take monologue scene in Digger?
Tom Cruise said the scene runs 10 minutes and was performed in one take.
When did Digger come out in theaters?
Digger debuted in theaters on October 2.
What did Tom Cruise wear to play Digger Rockwell?
He wore a heavy fat suit and prosthetics, which caused sweating during long takes.