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

Matt Damon reveals he used a female stunt double for a scene in 'The Odyssey' due to her exceptional physical conditioning.

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The brief

Actor Matt Damon has disclosed that a woman served as his stunt double for a specific scene in the film 'The Odyssey.' Damon attributed the decision to the performer having the "greatest arms" he had ever seen. Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, People.com, and IGN emphasizes the use of this stunt double to portray Damon's biceps.

Additionally, GamesRadar+ reports that the production utilized practical filming methods for the Laestrygonian attack, comparing the approach to 'The Lord of the Rings.' Future coverage may provide further details on the practical filming techniques used during the Laestrygonian attack sequence.

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Quick answers

Why did Matt Damon use a female stunt double?

Damon stated the performer had the "greatest arms" he had ever seen.

Which movie is this stunt double associated with?

The stunt double was used for a scene in the film 'The Odyssey'.

How was the Laestrygonian attack filmed?

According to GamesRadar+, the scene was filmed practically.

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