The Tiny Giant Behind the Stunt | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

In a jaw-dropping twist of cinematic magic, four-foot-six stunt star Devyn Dalton stepped into Matt Damon’s shoes in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “The Odyssey,” bringing to life towering giants with arms so powerful Damon called them “the greatest he’s ever seen.” Beyond the spectacle, Dalton’s craft is deeply rooted in emotional immersion—she studies scripts, mimics actors’ mannerisms, and trains obsessively in strength, martial arts, and agility to vanish into every role. As the film industry acknowledges stuntwork’s artistry with a new Oscar category set for 2028, Dalton stands at the…