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Matt Damon admits strict diet for The Odyssey 'completely changed' his life.

Jul 8, 2026

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In an interview for the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast on Tuesday, host Amy asked the actor what it was like to get "jacked in your 50s”, to play Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's new feature, compared with his preparation to portray Jason Bourne in the Bourne franchise when he was in his 30s. "Just put your foot on the gas and that's it," he declared. "That's the only way to do it... and eat a little less." Matt went on to share that he gave up gluten as part of his eating plan...
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