Matt Damon revealed Ben Affleck called to congratulate him after watching The Odyssey, describing it as a moment he had “waited 45 years” for.​Image credit (Instagram)​
Matt Damon has received a glowing endorsement from his closest friend for his portrayal of legendary Greek warrior king Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated blockbuster ‘The Odyssey’. The 55-year-old actor revealed that Ben Affleck called to congratulate him after seeing the film, an accolade Damon described as a once-in-a-lifetime moment.According to The Mirror, Damon explained that Affleck had already viewed the production and reached out with praise. “Ben has seen the movie already. He called me recently, and I was like ‘I have been waiting 45 years for this phone call,'” the outlet reported, underscoring the significance of receiving such recognition from his lifelong collaborator and friend.Set to premiere in theatres on July 17, the $250 million epic represents the most significant blockbuster of Damon’s career. The film marks the first feature production shot entirely on large-format cameras, an ambitious undertaking that Damon acknowledges came with considerable challenges. “We made the movie for the giant screens, and that is hard, but I am excited to share it with the world. We had some young actors in the movie. It is impossible not to root for them. They are such pros,” he said.
The film’s scope and cast
The film follows the legendary Greek king Odysseus as he struggles to return home to Ithaca following the decade-long Trojan War. The movie features an all-star ensemble including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Samantha Morton and Charlize Theron, bringing together some of cinema’s most accomplished performers. Christopher Nolan directs the Bronze Age epic, building on his recent accolades after claiming both best picture and best director Oscars in 2024.
