# Matt Damon’s Biceps in That ‘Odyssey’ Fight Scene? They’re Hers.

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-29 19:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Matt Damon's biceps in The Odyssey fight scene have a surprising origin

## Intelligence Brief
The New York Times was first to note that Matt Damon's biceps in a fight scene from The Odyssey were actually those of a female stunt double. According to The New York Times, this stunt double is Devyn Dalton, a 35-year-old woman.


Devyn Dalton's role as Matt Damon's stunt double has been detailed in various outlets. E! News, elle.com, and NBC TV Network all introduced Dalton as a 4'6" woman who served as Damon's double. Yahoo.com shared Dalton's personal account of receiving the call to double for Damon.


No contradictions have appeared in the available information.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is Matt Damon's stunt double in The Odyssey?
Devyn Dalton

### How tall is Devyn Dalton?
4'6"

### What was notable about Devyn Dalton's role in The Odyssey?
Her biceps were used in place of Matt Damon's in a fight scene

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Odyssey, All About Matt, Female Stunt Double, Stunt Double, Biceps, Fight Scene, Matt Damon Had, Odyssey Meet, Devyn Dalton, Woman Stunt Double

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| E! News | Meet Matt Damon’s Stunt Double in The Odyssey , Devyn Dalton | 2026-07-29 09:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOVU5TMWpSVERRSVZjYUhHT1R6cng3RzNEamJ4Zm1FZ1ZzbmsyZ21KbzVrR2ViZ2NMeHdISDFKX0QxOW11a3AxQVZhNUsybG96OGJEWkhkb1hkSjMtdV9aYjNyVGhSdG9mWkxZMk9ONXoyTURuaGxndDRoWUJSbll6WjZfYWtRc21VSkV0Ri1ZaTBPMjA?oc=5) |
| elle.com | Matt Damon Had a Female Stunt Double in 'The Odyssey': Meet 35-Year-Old Devyn Dalton | 2026-07-29 09:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPeFUtQnc1U2pkcnhudjM4eDRvb2NRTFdXd3BRQVd5LUJ5dnZXaGhSZHd3WWEtaExNWmREUEJ3el82MG41UUlTN05CajFhMGp2dzFTNjRLel9hTDVXWnZuTGl5Uk9yY3lsSEhMWkdjemJiNWpkX29KYzlkR0lycXVCM2o3MXJINmZCOC00U3pUeHoxZm1ZUl9tVUZR?oc=5) |
| NBC TV Network | All About Matt Damon’s 4' 6" Woman Stunt Double in The Odyssey: Meet Devyn Dalton | 2026-07-29 09:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPMlVQOVI2NXdQT2tjR3NCZWFfN1NYaFlmNnhpRjFxblM1d0tUbE1XMV91QmlZSTJYd2hQMzhHOUNTZjZ0dmEtOG14Wk1iNzlQVlRDcnVKdzEwcXhYTUFBVHdlVkxIakdjSldkNmdxNzQxamg0V1BscGlDc1pZRm9wWU85ZmVnbDAxeGlFRmFfRnV5UDF0?oc=5) |
| yahoo.com | I'm a 4-foot-6 stuntwoman. Then I got the call to double Matt Damon in 'The Odyssey.' | 2026-07-29 09:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxPVVRMWE9JV0JVa19VengtbHFja1hsX2Jfb2JDNUNjNEs4SElyOFd5WjNFWmdaU0lKRVk2XzBXbm9sWnhYWi15bTlDUnBacS1iUmdEaFNQOU1YbHRka05lVTBwM01SMkNnRTg4dWJ0YllzdzVXYklLUWJMNEQ0LWoyQ3ZmZENjYXFxVkNFM0ppUWR4S1dBd2pFaklHY2lZeE9SdExNSzFaeGg3bk9scUVOTXhPNjBKb2p2WWlpYmxDbTRJWllBOWNuV1NKZzlsNXo4QkVHN1Q5cy1OSnZQTHZn?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Matt Damon’s Biceps in That ‘Odyssey’ Fight Scene? They’re Hers. | 2026-07-29 09:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQVFRLTHRYd1BiZjBzZFBoVnNaUkhlNjZUaW1JeVgyYkV5UDVIQ1NfVlozLVI0azVMOGNJWnZIUVVCQVpCNHk4RTRROGhDLU5RX19LdU92NUNneVY4aW8yWFRNN2ppZWRzczRsRFJ2Ul9FeGRDN3BPZHVCMEdQRElBdXpXVzExLXFNcmtPaU90dnR4UQ?oc=5) |

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