After the trailer for Digger dropped, Vir Das said he was “very nervous” after Riz Ahmed was chosen for the role he auditioned for. Image credit (Instagram)
Comedian Vir Das has spoken out about missing out on a role in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming film ‘Digger’. After the first trailer for the Tom Cruise film was released on Monday, Das shared his reaction to X and then removed the post.
Das wrote: “They gave two auditions for this. They went with Riz Ahmed. He was very nervous, but that’s life. This script is crazy, in a good way.” The frank confession showed his gracious acceptance of not landing the part.
Strong cast
The cast includes John Goodman as an ailing American president who urges Rockwell to address the crisis. The film also stars Jesse Plemons, Sandra Holler, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma Darcy, Burn Gorman, Robert John Burke, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
The project is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2, giving audiences something to expect.
Vir Das Latest and Upcoming Projects
Das was last seen in ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’ starring Mithila Palkar and Mona Singh, with Imran Khan and Aamir Khan making special appearances. The actor also announced the cast for his upcoming directorial venture ‘Baara Number’, which is his first foray into the horror genre. The film stars Shiba Chadha, Arunoday Singh, Asas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lira Dutt, Shreya Pilgaonkar, Sohail Nayyar, Pooja Saroop and Naveen Kaushik.
This is Das’s second directorial venture, which shows his growth as a filmmaker alongside his acting career.