Riz Ahmed says he beat Fahadh Faasil and Vir Das to a role in the film Digger starring Tom Cruise

Riz Ahmed says he beat Fahadh Faasil and Vir Das to a role in Digger, a dark comedy directed by Alejandro G Inarritu that also stars Tom Cruise, and he has a message for them.

Why it matters

Fans of Fahadh Faasil may note he was considered for a role in the high‑profile film Digger but was passed over for Riz Ahmed.

Evidence

Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.

Riz Ahmed has a message for Fahadh Faasil, Vir Das after beating them to Digger role with Tom Cruisehindustantimes.com29 Sept 2026primary(opens in a new tab)
'Not Familiar With His Films': Riz Ahmed Reacts To Fahadh Faasil Comparisons Over His Digger Lookndtv.com1 Oct 2026(opens in a new tab)

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