In an interview on the podcast “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” actor Matt Damon, 55, says he needed a significant lifestyle change to prepare for his role as Odysseus in “The Odyssey.” Damon describes adopting a strict diet and exercise routine and says he “ditched gluten” as part of the changes. He characterizes the preparation as a “complete lifestyle change,” indicating that the adjustments were substantial and closely tied to the demands of filming.
The reports focus on Damon’s account of how he modified his eating and training during the period leading up to production, without providing specific details about timelines, particular workout plans, or the medical or nutritional reasons behind the dietary shift beyond his reference to eliminating gluten. Both sources present the comments as part of Damon’s broader discussion about the effort involved in getting ready for the role and maintaining the regimen needed for filming. No additional confirmation or competing details are included in the provided excerpts.
