Matt Damon Reveals Female Stunt Double for 'The Odyssey' Scene

Matt Damon disclosed that a female stunt double was used for a specific scene in 'The Odyssey,' praising her 'greatest arms I’ve ever seen.' This revelation highlights the use of diverse stunt performers in filmmaking.

21 Jul, 00:55 — 21 Jul, 14:12

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The revelation highlights a common practice in filmmaking where stunt doubles are used to ensure actor safety and achieve specific visual effects. Damon's specific praise for his female stunt double's physique also brings attention to the often-unseen contributions of stunt performers in the industry.

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varietyMostly Factual41d ago

Matt Damon Used a Female Stunt Double on ‘The Odyssey’ and Says She Had the ‘Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen’

Matt Damon’s biceps in “The Odyssey” are getting a lot of attention from viewers impressed with the actor’s physical transformation into Odysseys, but Damon said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that his stunt double should also be getting the acclaim. A female stunt double stood in for Damon during the scene where Odysseus’ men […]

By Zack Sharf

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual42d ago

Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

The actor plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy film.

By Carly Thomas

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ignMostly Factual41d ago

The Odyssey Isn't 100% Matt Damon's Bulging Biceps — for One Scene His Stunt Double Was a Woman Who Had 'The Greatest Arms I've Ever Seen'

Matt Damon’s bulging biceps are on full display in The Odyssey, but it turns out that in one scene we're seeing the impressive arms of a female stunt double instead.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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First report: hollywood-reporter · 21 Jul, 00:55|Full coverage: 3 · 13h|Window: 13h

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Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

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ign21 Jul, 10:22

The Odyssey Isn't 100% Matt Damon's Bulging Biceps — for One Scene His Stunt Double Was a Woman Who Had 'The Greatest Arms I've Ever Seen'

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variety21 Jul, 14:12Latest update

Matt Damon Reveals Female Stunt Double for 'The Odyssey' Scene

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Matt Damon Used a Female Stunt Double on ‘The Odyssey’ and Says She Had the ‘Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen’

Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

The Odyssey Isn't 100% Matt Damon's Bulging Biceps — for One Scene His Stunt Double Was a Woman Who Had 'The Greatest Arms I've Ever Seen'

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Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

The Odyssey Isn't 100% Matt Damon's Bulging Biceps — for One Scene His Stunt Double Was a Woman Who Had 'The Greatest Arms I've Ever Seen'

Matt Damon Used a Female Stunt Double on ‘The Odyssey’ and Says She Had the ‘Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen’

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