Matt Damon Says His Female Stunt Double In 'The Odyssey' "Had The Greatest Arms I've Ever Seen"
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Key Points:
- Matt Damon physically transformed for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and was aided by stunt performers, including a female stunt double for scenes involving the giant Laestrygonians.
- Damon praised his female stunt double for her impressive arm strength, noting that many shots showing giant figures looming over him featured her arms.
- The Odyssey achieved a record-breaking $264.1 million global opening weekend, surpassing Nolan’s previous best with The Dark Knight Rises, and continues strong with significant daily box office gains.
- The film features a star-studded cast including Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and others, contributing to its widespread appeal.
- Damon shared these insights in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, where he expressed gratitude toward his stunt team for their contributions.
