Woman Stunt Double Performed Complex Scenes for Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan's latest epic, 'The Odyssey,' is a box office sensation, already surpassing its production budget and captivating audiences worldwide. Amidst the film's success and renewed interest in Greek mythology, a surprising detail about its production has emerged: Matt Damon's stunt double for some of the most demanding scenes was a woman named Devyn Dalton.

Dalton, a seasoned professional with over 15 years in Hollywood, stepped in for Damon to perform complex sequences, including those involving the cyclopean giants. Damon himself shared the story, expressing his admiration for Dalton's impressive physique and skill, noting that her arms were among the most impressive he had ever seen. He emphasized that many of the close-up shots featuring his character's arms were, in fact, Dalton's work.

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When we were shooting the forced perspective shots with the Lestrigonians, there were doubles who were over seven feet tall and others who were under five feet tall. My double was a woman, with the most impressive arms I've ever seen.

'The Odyssey' follows Odysseus's arduous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, battling mythological creatures and divine interventions while his wife Penelope and son Telemachus fend off suitors in Ithaca. Damon underwent a rigorous physical transformation for the role, losing 15 kilograms and adhering to a strict gluten-free diet to achieve the desired 'lean but strong' physique for Odysseus. The film's impressive $264.1 million global opening weekend, against a $250 million budget, underscores its massive appeal.

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There are shots where you see these giants bearing down on me, and it's her. You see my arms almost one hundred percent in the movie, but you have to give credit where credit is due.