Hollywood star Ben Affleck has lastly weighed in on the web’s present obsession and his finest pal, actor-filmmaker Matt Damon’s jaw-dropping bodily transformation for The Odyssey.
“Matt will get in form as soon as in his life…” he quipped throughout an interview with ExtraTV, on the premier of his upcoming movie The Accountant 2, clearly amused by the excitement surrounding Matt’s newly sculpted physique. However behind the jab was a real sense of pleasure. “No, I believe it is nice. What he tells me concerning the film, it sounds nice and spectacular, and I’m trying ahead to seeing it. I’m impressed. It will get tougher and tougher, as you get on with years, to get it collectively and flex. So, you recognize, good for him,” Ben stated.
The viral photographs of Matt—shirtless, shredded, and each bit the fabled Greek warrior—surfaced earlier this week from the set of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie, which is predicated on the epic by Homer. Shot in Italy’s Favignana, Matt was noticed with a rugged beard, a weathered expression, and abs that had followers (and the web) doing double takes. The dedication to the position is apparent, and Ben’s reward captures simply how important this bodily endeavor is, particularly for a veteran actor in his 50s.
Matt Damon on the set of ‘The Odyssey’. pic.twitter.com/vlcIJ7D1C6
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Ben and Matt’s bond is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Their decades-long friendship continues to thrive, each offscreen and on. The 2 lately wrapped capturing their subsequent challenge, RIP, for Netflix.
“We simply shot that final fall and winter. And it was actually enjoyable. And look, if I may, I might do each film with the man. He’s my finest pal, and I like him,” Ben shared. “His spouse, Lucy, is a producer and a associate in our firm. She produced the film that I simply directed. And actually at this time, I used to be pondering to myself that I’m actually fortunate that I get to work with my finest pal, and his spouse is my producing associate. I do not assume it may get any higher, workwise,” he added.
With Matt turning heads as Odysseus and Christopher on the helm of what’s shaping as much as be a mythological spectacle, The Odyssey already looks like one in all 2025’s most anticipated movies.
