'The Odyssey' Actually Has a Surprising Vancouver Connection
The Christopher Nolan film is a box office hit, and Devyn Dalton’s Vancouver roots are drawing local attention to Matt Damon’s stunt double.
- The Odyssey hit theaters last week with a surprising Vancouver connection: Devyn Dalton served as stunt double for Matt Damon in the Christopher Nolan-directed blockbuster.
- Nolan, known for The Dark Knight trilogy, Oppenheimer, and Inception, assembled an A-list cast including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson alongside Damon.
- Dalton, a stuntwoman and actress who grew up in Alberta, previously appeared in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Barbie in Rock 'N Royals.
- Since the film's release, Dalton has received significant media attention and praise from Damon, who stated she had "the greatest arms," with fans echoing sentiments on Instagram.
- Enthusiastic fans have packed 70 mm IMAX seats, which remain sold out in Richmond and Langley, underscoring the film's status as a bona fide commercial hit.
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Travis Scott talks about landing ‘The Odyssey’: Admits he was ‘actually nervous’
Rapper Travis Scott revealed how director Christopher Nolan personally offered him a role. He was surprised to act in the film, which marked his first acting credit. Scott admitted feeling extremely nervous while working with the acclaimed director. He also contributed an end-credit song to the movie's soundtrack. The musician found inspiration working alongside the talented cast members.
Sami Aaltomaa from Oulunsalo's journey to Hollywood's major production The Odyssey began in February.
SC-born actor in ‘The Odyssey’ talks fight scenes with Tom Holland, growing up on Sullivan’s Island
Charleston native Logan Marshall-Green shares the screen with Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway in Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster “The Odyssey.” He gave a shout-out to this local theater and why fans should see the movie there.
While many are flocking to cinemas to see another Nolan masterpiece, American media are reporting on the alleged fees of the stars of Odyssey. The numbers are expectedly high, with Matt Damon reportedly receiving $15 million for the lead role.
The actor told Variety that he could not determine whether his tears arose from his partner's reaction or by the force of Matt Damon's final monologue as Odysseus.
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