Matt Damon enjoys some time on yacht during break from 'The Odyssey' shoot , shows off his ripped physique

ANI April 15, 2025 183 views

Matt Damon is immersing himself in the legendary role of Odysseus for Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic film adaptation. The actor was recently spotted enjoying downtime on a yacht off the Italian coast, showcasing his impressive physical transformation for the role. Alongside a star-studded cast including Zendaya and Tom Holland, Damon is bringing the ancient Greek tale to life under Nolan's direction. The film, scheduled for a July 2026 release, promises to be a significant cinematic interpretation of Homer's timeless story.

"The Odyssey follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey" - Article Description
Washington, April 14: Actor and producer Matt Damon is happy taking a break from shooting 'The Odyssey'. He was seen enjoying some time off on a yacht off the coast of Italy and showing off a notably ripped physique roughly two months after Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie released its first image of Damon as the Greek mythical hero Odysseus.

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Matt Damon displays muscular physique during yacht break

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Filming epic with star-studded cast including Zendaya

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Christopher Nolan directing legendary Greek myth adaptation

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Movie set for theatrical release in July 2026

Damon was previously spotted on the film's set on March 25, when he filmed scenes shirtless and showed off his impressive abs on set in Favignana, Italy. His costar Zendaya was also seen in costume and on location that day as the pair filmed scenes for The Odyssey, based on the Ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer, reported People.

Damon appears alongside Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.

Holland, 28, was photographed on the movie's set on March 26. He wore a full chest plate and metal armor over his body as he and other crew members stood near what appeared to be an antiquity-style Greek trireme sitting in the water. Holland's appearance on the movie's set came just one day after Damon and Zendaya were last photographed filming on location, as reported by People.

"The Odyssey" follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers.

Nolan penned the script and serves as director and producer. His wife, Emma Thomas, will also produce under the pair's Syncopy banner.

"The Odyssey" marks Nolan and Damon's third collaboration.

Damon has appeared in movies like Drive-Away Dolls, IF, and The Instigators. The Odyssey is set for release in theaters on July 17, 2026, as reported by People.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Matt Damon is aging like fine wine! That physique at his age is seriously impressive. Can't wait to see him as Odysseus - such perfect casting 👏
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Marcus T.
Respectfully, I hope the focus stays on the actual movie and story rather than just celebrity physiques. The Odyssey is such a rich epic - Nolan better do it justice!
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Jamie L.
That cast is STACKED! Zendaya, Pattinson, AND Charlize Theron? Take my money now 💸 Also loving how Damon commits to every role - those abs don't happen by accident!
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Trevor H.
July 2026 feels so far away 😭 But if anyone can make Greek mythology epic on screen, it's Nolan. The practical effects with that trireme already look amazing from the set photos.
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Anita R.
Good for him enjoying some downtime between shoots! Acting is hard work and those ancient Greek costumes look heavy. A yacht day sounds well deserved 🛥️
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Derek P.
I wonder how they'll modernize the story while keeping it authentic. The original Odyssey has some... questionable elements by today's standards. Nolan's take should be interesting!

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