Matt Damon’s Stunt Double In ‘The Odyssey’ May Surprise Fans
The Daily Wire
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Actor Matt Damon revealed that a female stunt performer, Devyn Dalton, was his double for certain scenes in "The Odyssey." This casting choice for Dalton, as well as the casting of Elliot Page as a male soldier, have been points of discussion surrounding the film.
- The film "The Odyssey" featured Matt Damon's stunt double as a woman, Canadian stunt performer Devyn Dalton, for scenes involving forced perspective against giant characters. Damon praised Dalton's work and "greatest arms." Dalton has previously appeared in several TV shows.
- The casting of Elliot Page, a transgender actress, as a male soldier in "The Odyssey" has drawn criticism from figures like Ben Shapiro, who questioned the believability of the casting choice.
- Financially, "The Odyssey" achieved a significant opening weekend, grossing $264.1 million globally, with $139.6 million from international markets and $124.5 million domestically. This marked the biggest opening weekend of director Christopher Nolan's career.
