TMDb/Gold Digger: The Time Raf TV Tom Cruise breaks his action hero mold in 2026's 'Digger,' a dark comedy directed by Alejandro Iñárritu. A dramatic career shift. April 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - Tom Cruise has long been synonymous with blockbuster action films, but his upcoming project promises to shift that perception dramatically. Since 2012's Jack Reacher, every movie starring Tom Cruise has tended toward the action genre. Whether it was The Mummy, Oblivion, American Made, or Edge of Tomorrow, the actor's recent career has largely centered around adrenaline-fueled stories.