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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 a 34-year-old woman served as his stunt double for 'The Odyssey' due to her exceptional physique.

By · Published July 24, 2026  02:56 UTC · Updated July 24, 2026  06:27 UTC

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Matt Damon revealed that a woman served as his stunt double for a scene in The Odyssey. He praised the performer's biceps, stating she had the greatest arms he had ever seen.

Epilogue added 74d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Why did Matt Damon use a female stunt double?

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

What are the ages of the actor and the stunt performer?

Matt Damon is 55 and the female stunt double is 34.

Which specific scene production was mentioned alongside the stunt news?

Damon explained how the Laestrygonian attack in 'The Odyssey' was filmed practically.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 16 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 16 distinct news outlets with 17 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 17.
  • Primary Driver: Matt Damon reveals a 34-year-old woman served as his stunt double for 'The Odyssey' due to her exceptional physique.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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Actor Matt Damon has disclosed that a female stunt performer was used for specific shots in the film 'The Odyssey'. Damon credited the decision to the performer's musculature, stating she possessed the "greatest arms" he had ever seen.

Coverage across Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and People emphasizes Damon's praise for the stunt double's biceps. Reports from Yahoo and The Daily Beast further specify the age difference between the 55-year-old actor and the 34-year-old performer.

Attention is also turning to the film's production techniques. According to GamesRadar+, Damon has discussed how the Laestrygonian attack scene was filmed practically.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 74d ago.

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