Matt Damon's stunt double for key Odyssey scenes was a woman

Matt Damon has revealed that a female stunt double stood in for him as Odysseus in key scenes of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, particularly during the encounter with the giant Laestrygonians. The actor expressed admiration for the stunt performer's physique during a recent interview. Damon underwent a physical transformation to play the Greek hero in the film.