Matt Damon’s spectacular physique in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has been a treat for the audience. Several praises are floating around on social media; however, in many battle scenes, including fighting giant armoured cannibals (the Laestrygonians), the 55-year-old’s stunt double featured with a fierce disposition. Canadian Devyn Dalton was dubbed ‘the greatest arms I’ve ever seen’ by the actor, acknowledging the unsung hero of the epic film. As the internet blew up, she expressed her gratitude – and now, her biceps have a fan club. Here’s a closer look at Matt Damon’s adept stunt double, Devyn Dalton.
Devyn Dalton expresses her gratitude for love
In the pivotal scene with the man-eating giants, the perspective was used to make Odysseus and his crew look small, appearing as dwarves in front of the goliaths. Dalton, at 4 ft 6 in, had the ideal muscular arms to represent Damon, who was 5 ft 10 in. He appreciated her physique during the Happy Sad Confused podcast, stating she has ‘the greatest arms I’ve ever seen.’“Knowing my arms impressed Matt was honestly pretty special,” Dalton said to The Guardian, before adding, “His shoutout in the press completely caught me by surprise … I’ll always appreciate that he did.” Devyn, who began working as an actor at 9, always wanted to tell stories, inventing costumes and characters as a child in front of her family. Taking a different route, she told her tales differently through stunt performing. “We celebrate men who build careers around being powerful … so why shouldn’t women be celebrated for that too?” she said.
Devyn Dalton recalls how she felt after booking ‘The Odyssey’
When the compliments emerged on the internet, Dalton expressed that her phone ‘blew up.’ “Apparently my biceps have their own fan club right now, which definitely wasn’t on my 2026 prediction,” she said to the outlet. Recalling how she reacted after booking the epic adaptation of Homer’s poem, the 35-year-old mentioned, “When I found out I booked it, I was genuinely so excited and incredibly grateful. It’s one of those moments where years of hard work and persistence suddenly feel worthwhile,” she said.
About ‘The Odyssey’
Directed by Christopher Nolan, ‘The Odyssey’ revolves around the perilous journey of the Greek hero Odysseus after fighting the Trojan War. Led by Matt Damon, the cast includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and many more. The epic film was released on July 17, 2026, in India, and continues to win hearts with the grand theatrical saga.
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