Hollywood star Matt Damon has said making Sir Christopher Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey felt "more like an expedition than a film."
Damon's Role and the Film's Scope
The 55-year-old stars as Odysseus in the blockbuster adaptation of the Homer epic, depicting the Greek hero behind the Trojan Horse and his 10-year journey home from war. The film, set for release next month, also features Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway.
Speaking to People magazine, Damon opened up about the collaborative effort required to make the highly anticipated film.
A Grueling Filming Experience
Damon said: "Every single day of filming that movie stands out because it felt more like an expedition than a film. It was so difficult to get the shots that we got, the way that we got them, that it really required every single person on that cast and crew to just completely max out day after day after day."
He added: "I came away from that experience just feeling really lucky and grateful that I got to be a part of a team like that, because it never could have worked if everybody hadn't completely just pushed themselves beyond what they thought they could do."
Excitement for the Public Release
Damon expressed his anticipation for the public to see the film, stating: "It's worth their money for what it took for us to make it. You'll be getting your money's worth."
Working with Christopher Nolan
Reflecting on working with the Oscar-winning filmmaker, Damon noted the lack of special treatment on set. "If you're out on a boat in the middle of the ocean and you get caught in a storm, you get wet with everybody else. Everybody's on equal footing, including Chris, who was just as cold and wet as everybody else throughout the whole thing."
Damon added: "That made it feel like we were really all in it together, because we were. I do feel really bonded with everybody who was on that movie, cast and crew, because it was so challenging for everyone."
Damon's Career Highlights
Damon is best known for his breakthrough role in Good Will Hunting (1997), which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck. He has also starred in blockbusters like The Martian (2015), The Departed (2006), and the Jason Bourne franchise.
