Matt Damon’s biceps in that ‘Odyssey’ fight scene? They’re hers
The Seattle Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Devyn Dalton, a stunt double for Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s film "The Odyssey," received high praise from Damon, who called her arms “the greatest I have ever seen,” highlighting her role doubling for a male lead.
- Dalton, a 4-foot-6 Canadian stunt performer and former dancer, is doubling for Damon’s character Odysseus using “forced perspective” to portray the miniature army in a pivotal battle scene.
- This is Dalton’s first time doubling for a male A-list actor, a rare occurrence in an industry where women make up just over 20% of stunt performers, and she emphasized that skill and physical fit are more important than gender in stunt casting.
- Dalton studies actors closely to mimic their movements perfectly for seamless on-screen portrayal and has undergone extensive training, including underwater fight scene preparation, to remain versatile and ready for diverse stunt demands.
- Despite the risks and challenges, Dalton maintains high personal standards for her work and finds motivation in delivering top-quality stunt performances.
