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Matt Damon Says He Dropped to 167 Pounds for Nolan’s The Odyssey

His New Heights remarks highlight a director-driven push for a lean Odysseus within an all-IMAX shoot.

Overview

  • On the New Heights podcast, Damon said he filmed at 167 pounds after Christopher Nolan asked for a “lean but strong” look.
  • Damon described a strict regimen with a trainer and a diet shift to gluten-free, which he has kept since production wrapped.
  • He said The Odyssey was shot entirely on IMAX, with a new blimp casing and mirror system developed to capture usable dialogue.
  • Damon noted the production filmed across Greece, Morocco, and Iceland and finished ahead of schedule.
  • Universal released a teaser in late 2025, and the film is slated to open in theaters on July 17, 2026.