'Digger' Director Inarritu to Miss Event in Korea, Citing "Unavoidable Circumstances"

Greetings by letter... Only Tom Cruise to attend the visit scheduleAlejandro G. Iñárritu, director of the film 'The Digger', announced his absence the day before the visit event. / Warner Bros. Korea Inc.[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] The meeting between the director of 'The Digger' and Korean audiences has been canceled.Distributor Warner Bros. Korea Inc. announced on the 1st, "Alejandro G. Iñárritu, director of the film 'The Digger', will be unable to attend the visit event due to unavoidable circumstances." As a result, only Tom Cruise is scheduled to attend the visit events held on the 1st and 2nd.Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu sent his greetings to Korean audiences through a letter. He said, "I was eagerly awaiting the day I could meet you all during the 'The Digger' world tour, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be able to travel to Korea to coincide with the tour schedule."He continued, "Korea holds a very special meaning for me, especially in relation to film. I have always been deeply moved by the incredible love, passion, and warm support that Korean audiences show for films and filmmakers," adding, "I was sincerely looking forward to meeting you again this time and sharing many stories about 'The Digger'."Furthermore, director Alejandro G. Iñárritu said, "Although I cannot be there in person, I believe Tom Cruise will be able to feel the amazing warmth and support you have shown us so far," and expressed his hope, "I hope Tom can share many stories and valuable experiences about the film that you have been curious about and looking forward to."He added, "I hope you can also feel how much your passionate interest and love for 'The Digger' mean to all of us. I send my respect and affection to you through Tom," and "I sincerely regret once again missing this precious opportunity to be with you. And I earnestly hope for an opportunity to meet you again in the future."'The Digger' is a film about the story that unfolds when a small crack in the Greenland glacier drilling facility of the eccentric billionaire Digger Rockwell (played by Tom Cruise) begins to trigger a catastrophic disaster that shakes the entire world. The film is set to be released on the 3rd.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]