Matt Damon's 'Odyssey' Injury Scare Revealed

Actor Matt Damon confessed that his main apprehension during the filming of 'The Odyssey' was sustaining an injury common to men his age. He acknowledged the role's physical demands and the logistical challenges of reaching remote filming locations.

Damon detailed the rigors of daily hikes down mountains, noting that while ascending was pleasant, descending posed a greater challenge. He experienced a knee tweak about a week into shooting, which caused significant concern due to the remote location and lack of immediate medical access.

Any substantial injury could have necessitated shutting down the entire production. Damon successfully completed the challenging film, which he found rewarding at this stage of his career. He aims to continue living an adventurous life, having recently maintained his lowest weight in decades for the role.