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Matt Damon’s Brutal Odyssey Transformation | Wilmington News
Matt Damon’s jaw-dropping transformation for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” — which shattered box office records with a $264 million debut — involved shedding 30 pounds to hit a lean 167 pounds, enduring a strict gluten-free diet, forgoing beer, and even breaking promises to his daughters to stay committed. The physical toll was extreme: a doctor warned he risked permanently shrinking his heart, and while the role demanded it, Damon now refuses to push his body that hard again — especially for weight gain. He also grew a full beard for authenticity during water…
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