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Matt Damon’s Loud Warm-up Shocks Cast on “The Odyssey”

7/16/2026

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Matt Damon shouted loudly during vocal exercises on the set of The Odyssey, alarming co-stars.
Robert Pattinson thought Damon was in distress, while Tom Holland praised his dedication after hearing the screams.
Damon said he cut his weight to 167 pounds, stopped gluten, and followed a strict diet because director Christopher Nolan wanted him lean but strong.
The Odyssey opens in U.S. theaters on July 17, 2026, via Universal Pictures.

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Matt Damon shouted loudly during vocal exercises on the set of The Odyssey, alarming co-stars.
Robert Pattinson thought Damon was in distress, while Tom Holland praised his dedication after hearing the screams.
Damon said he cut his weight to 167 pounds, stopped gluten, and followed a strict diet because director Christopher Nolan wanted him lean but strong.
The Odyssey opens in U.S. theaters on July 17, 2026, via Universal Pictures.