Matt Damon recently discussed the significant lifestyle changes he undertook for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey. During an interview on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, he compared his preparation for this role to his training for the Bourne franchise in his 30s, noting that at 55, he needed to commit fully to his fitness and diet regime.
Damon revealed that he adopted a strict diet that included cutting out gluten, which he found to have a surprisingly positive impact on his health. “It’s completely changed my life,” he said, though he humorously lamented the loss of his beloved carbs, including bread, beer, pasta, and pizza.
In addition to his dietary restrictions, Damon shared the demanding shooting schedule for the film, sometimes getting as little as five hours of sleep a night. He recounted instances where he had no sleep at all, emphasizing how crucial those hours were for him.
The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s classic epic, features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong’o, and is set to be released on July 17.
