Matt Damon said it plainly in an interview. His stunt double in ‘The Odyssey’ was Devyn Dalton, a specialist with experience in action scenes. She was used, among other sequences, for the battle against the Laestrygonians, those giants from Greek mythology that Homer described centuries ago. 🎬
The actor did not hold back on praise. He said Dalton had “the most impressive arms I have ever seen” and highlighted her professionalism on set. But on social media, the news did not go over the same way with everyone. Some users questioned a woman doubling for a male lead, adding that detail to other criticism the production was already receiving over its casting decisions.
Others defended the choice with a simple argument. Stunt doubles are chosen for skill and safety, not gender. Devyn Dalton, for her part, publicly thanked them for the opportunity and said doubling for Damon was an honor. The scene lasted seconds. The conversation, however, is still alive. 👀
