Netflix Pivots Casting for Project; Tom Cruise Film 'Digger' Underperforms
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
Netflix initially considered Tom Cruise for a project but ultimately cast Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Don't Look Up'. Separately, a film titled 'Digger,' starring Tom Cruise, was reported to earn $20 million globally during its opening weekend, against a budget of $125 million.
From arstechnica.com
Why it matters
The financial performance of 'Digger' highlights the significant risk associated with high-budget film production. The casting decision by Netflix demonstrates the strategic content investment priorities of the streaming service.
From arstechnica.com
Who's involved
- Tom CruiseAmerican actor and producer who starred in the underperforming film 'Digger'.
- NetflixAmerican subscription video on-demand streaming service that contracted Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Leonardo DiCaprioAmerican actor who was contracted by Netflix to star in 'Don't Look Up'.
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The entities involved
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Tom Cruise
American actor and producer (born 1962)
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American actor and producer (born 1974)
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