Matt Damon is shedding light on the grueling transformation he went through to bring his The Odyssey character to life.
The actor, who played the legendary Greek king Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s epic film adaptation, revealed he endured an intense routine for six-month to be able to portray the character.
The 55-year-old actor appeared nearly unrecognizable starring as legendary Greek hero Odysseus in the mythological epic, which dominated the global box office after its July 17 release with a roughly $264 million opening weekend — the biggest debut of Nolan’s career.
During a recent appearance on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” Damon revealed what it took to fulfill the 55-year-old director’s vision for the role.
“He said, ‘I just want him to look lean and strong like somebody who’s a veteran of the Trojan War and can handle himself, but wouldn’t pass up a meal if it was offered to him,'” Damon recalled Nolan telling him.
2026-07-27 14:41:00
