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Matt Damon's Epic Call: Ben Affleck's Wild Reaction
22 Jul
Summary
- Matt Damon called Ben Affleck after landing Odysseus role.
- Tom Holland told his now-wife Zendaya about his role.
- The Odyssey film stars a large, acclaimed ensemble cast.
Matt Damon recounted the thrilling moments after securing the role of Odysseus in the cinematic adaptation of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. He immediately called his wife, Luciana, but she was in a Zoom meeting.
Damon then contacted his close friend Ben Affleck, who reacted with immense excitement, spending nearly half an hour on the phone with Damon. Affleck later learned from Damon's wife that they were in the same building, leading him to share the news with her directly.
Co-star Tom Holland shared that he told his now-wife, Zendaya, about his role as Telemachus first. He knew Zendaya admired director Christopher Nolan. Zendaya also stars in the film as Athena, joining a cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong'o.
