Charlize Theron shared her thoughts on Matt Damon's significant physical transformation for their latest film, an adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey." Theron, who stars opposite Damon in the project, described his shift from 200 pounds to 167 pounds to portray the Greek king Odysseus as "incredible."
In an interview with ET, Theron, who is nearing her 51st birthday, expressed admiration for Damon's dedication to the role. "Have you seen him? I've seen him without all of that suit on. He's incredible. Incredible," she stated. Theron humorously added, "I'm like staring at him weirdly. I'm looking at his a** right now. I shouldn't do that! That's just wrong. He looked amazing, yes."
Theron and Damon previously worked together 26 years ago on "The Legend of Bagger Vance." In "The Odyssey," Theron portrays the nymph goddess Calypso, who has an extramarital affair with Odysseus and bears him children during his seven-year stay on her island. The epic poem details Odysseus's long journey home and his encounters with various mythical figures.
The film adaptation has achieved significant commercial success, earning back its $250 million budget and an additional $264 million profit within its first four days in theaters. It has also received critical acclaim, with a 95 percent