‘The greatest arms I’ve ever seen’: Matt Damon’s muscular female stunt double Devyn Dalton
Stuntwoman Devyn Dalton gained recognition for her role as a body double for Matt Damon in the film 'The Odyssey'. Her physical strength and stature were essential for the production's visual effects, sparking a conversation about celebrating female athleticism in Hollywood.
Why it matters
Highlights the often-overlooked contributions of stunt performers and challenges traditional gender norms regarding physical power in the film industry.
‘Apparently my biceps have their own fan club right now,’ said Dalton. Photograph: @devyn.dalton/Instagram ‘Apparently my biceps have their own fan club right now,’ said Dalton. Photograph: @devyn.dalton/Instagram The Odyssey ‘The greatest arms I’ve ever seen’: Matt Damon’s muscular female stunt double Devyn Dalton Canadian stuntwoman is only 4ft 6in and stood in for star to make the giant Laestrygonians appear even bigger
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 35-year-old stuntwoman is one of the great unsung heroes of Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster The Odyssey – standing in for Matt Damon and displaying what the actor called “the greatest arms I’ve ever seen”.
Canadian Devyn Dalton was the Hollywood star’s stunt double in a pivotal scene in the film where Odysseus (Damon) and his men are confronted by the Laestrygonians, giant armoured cannibals.
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