In interviews discussing Christopher Nolan’s action fantasy film “The Odyssey,” Matt Damon says he used a female stunt double for a portion of a sequence where his character, Odysseus, confronts the Laestrygonians. Damon explains that while he physically transformed to portray Odysseus, certain scenes required stunt work, and a female performer stood in for him during key action moments.
Damon also highlights the stunt double’s physical preparation, stating that she had “the greatest arms” he had “ever seen,” a detail that has drawn attention from viewers focused on Odysseus’ muscular look. Multiple outlets report that the comment was shared by Damon on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, where he emphasized that the stunt performer deserves recognition alongside his own transformation.
Overall, the reports agree that Damon’s on-screen appearance results from a combination of his training and stunt specialists’ contributions, including the female stunt double used for part of the Laestrygonians sequence.
