Matt Damon says a long-awaited check-in from longtime friend Ben Affleck has finally come, after Damon received praise for his role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.” Both outlets report that Damon credits Affleck with offering approval following Damon’s portrayal of Odysseus, a role Damon describes as significant and personally meaningful. Damon also reflects on their early days in Hollywood, including the period when they shared a bank account to support their auditions and pursue acting opportunities. The accounts describe Damon’s comment as part of broader context about their friendship, built over years of shared ambition and challenges in the entertainment industry. “The Odyssey,” which Damon stars in, is described as a major studio release with a reported budget of about $250 million and is expected to premiere in July. Damon, now 55, also discusses playing the Bronze Age action hero Odysseus, framing the role as both a career milestone and a continuation of his long relationship with Affleck and their early collaboration-era connection.