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Matt Damon calls Nolan’s The Odyssey ‘hardest film I’ve ever made’, reveals there is ‘no green screen, no faking’

Matt Damon calls Nolan’s The Odyssey ‘hardest film I’ve ever made’, reveals there is ‘no green screen, no faking’

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Matt Damon, who plays the lead in the film, has now described his experience of working on it as the ‘hardest’ in his career. Matt Damon and Zendaya in The Odyssey. Matt Damon talks about The Odyssey The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem that chronicles the journey of Odysseus, the fabled king of Ithaca, back home after the Trojan War. Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus, recently took a break from the film to spend time with rescue dogs at the Eastwood Ranch Foundation’s Animal Rescue and Adoption Facility in Los Angeles. The Oscar-winning actor spoke about the project during an interview at the California Adopt-A-Pet Day event on June 6. “It was by far the hardest movie I’ve ever made. Chris likes to shoot everything real. So there’s no kind of green screen, no faking it, no kind of studio stuff,” he said. Christopher Nolan, the film’s director, is known to use practical effects for most of his …

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in legal trouble for unfair portrayal of Miami cops in Netflix film The Rip

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in legal trouble for unfair portrayal of Miami cops in Netflix film The Rip

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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have landed in legal trouble over their Netflix film The Rip. The actors are reportedly being sued by Miami police officers in a defamation lawsuit, over what has been described as an “unfair” depiction of the cops they portray in the film. Released in January, the crime thriller follows Damon and Affleck as officers working in the narcotics unit of the Miami-Dade Police Department. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in The Rip (2026). Also Read | Taylor Swift’s lawyers clap back at Las Vegas performer’s Life of a Showgirl lawsuit: ‘Should never have been filed’ The film is inspired by the real-life 2016 Miami Lakes narcotics raid, which resulted in the largest cash seizure in Miami-Dade history after authorities recovered more than $20 million in cash. According to 7 News Miami, several officers involved in the operation have now filed a lawsuit against Affleck and Damon through their production company, Artists Equity. The officers allege that the film presents them in a damaging and unfair light, arguing that its portrayal …

The Odyssey Trailer: Robert Pattinson Turns Evil as Matt Damon Plows Through to Return to Anne Hathaway; Watch

The Odyssey Trailer: Robert Pattinson Turns Evil as Matt Damon Plows Through to Return to Anne Hathaway; Watch

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Homer’s Greek epic, Odyssey, has been lent a new perspective as Christopher Nolan picks it up with a refreshed point of view. The upcoming film adaptation dropped a new trailer on May 4 local time, showcasing the story that awaits the viewers this July. In the trailer, a longer and closer look at the characters of The Odyssey is provided for the fans to check out.  The Odyssey Trailer OUT In the new trailer released today, the plot of the book is introduced as Matt Damon’s Odysseus is shown speaking to Charlize Theron’s nymph Calypso and talks about why he wants to return home to his family. He introduces his wife, Anne Hathaway’s Penelope, son, Tom Holland’s Telemachus, and talks about the war that he won before scaling his journey back to the Kingdom of Ithaca, which is now rampant with suitors, wanting to rule it in the absence of the King.  Leading the pack is Antinous (Robert Pattinson), urging and pushing to become the King himself by marrying the Queen. He tries to persuade …

‘I was entranced’: Damon Albarn recalls playing R.D. Burman’s harmonium as Asha Bhosle sang; remembers her last collaboration with Gorillaz | Bollywood News

‘I was entranced’: Damon Albarn recalls playing R.D. Burman’s harmonium as Asha Bhosle sang; remembers her last collaboration with Gorillaz | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruApr 15, 2026 10:10 AM IST As tributes continue to pour in for legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12 at the age of 92, global musician Damon Albarn has joined admirers across the world in remembering the iconic voice that transcended generations and borders. Notably, Bhosle collaborated with Albarn’s band Gorillaz on their album ‘The Mountain’ in 2026. Bhosle, whose illustrious career spanned over eight decades and helped shape Indian cinema’s musical legacy, was laid to rest with state honours at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on April 13. The ceremony saw the coming of several prominent figures from the worlds of cinema, music, and sports, all gathering to pay their final respects. Stars like Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Aamir Khan too attended Asha Bhosle’s funeral. Damon Albarn remembers Asha Bhosle On Tuesday, global musician Damon Albarn took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note alongside a set of nostalgic photographs, believed to have been taken at Bhosle’s Mumbai residence. Reflecting on his long-standing admiration, the Gorillaz frontman described her …

Is Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Netflix Film Based On An Actual Million Heist?

Is Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Netflix Film Based On An Actual $20 Million Heist?

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Is The Rip Based On A True Story? (Photo Credit – Netflix) Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning duo reunited for the Netflix original movie, The Rip, released recently. In the Netflix thriller, a narcotics raid leads to an unsettling discovery, and the film lets that moment sit before revealing its weight. As the story progresses, we are slowly drawn into the corrupt world of law enforcement and see how money can corrupt even the best in the business. But is the movie based on an actual incident? Director Joe Carnahan confirmed that the film is not entirely a work of fiction. The Rip Draws From A Real $20 Million Drug Case The Rip follows two Miami police officers assigned to a Tactical Narcotics Team. Matt Damon portrays Lieutenant Dane Dumars, and Ben Affleck plays Detective Sergeant JD Byrne. After receiving a credible lead, the unit searches a suspected safe house, expecting routine results. Instead, the officers uncover approximately $20 million linked to drug activity, a discovery that immediately shifts the direction of the operation. …

How It Compares With Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s Last Five Films

How It Compares With Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s Last Five Films

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The Rip IMDb Rating Revealed (Photo Credit: Netflix) Longtime creative collaborators and close friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together in their latest action thriller, The Rip, now streaming on Netflix. Over the years, the duo has shared the screen in several popular films, including Good Will Hunting (1997), Dogma (1999), The Last Duel (2021), and Air (2023), each reminding audiences why they remain a beloved duo. With The Rip earning encouraging feedback from critics, audience curiosity is understandably high on the film. So, what IMDb rating has the Netflix film received so far, and how does it stack up against each of Damon and Affleck’s last five films on IMDb? The Rip vs. Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s Last 5 Films – IMDb Rating Comparison At the time of writing, The Rip has received an IMDb user rating of 6.9/10. Now, let’s see how the film stacks up against each star’s last five movies (including solo projects and co-starring titles), based on their IMDb ratings: Matt Damon’s Last 5 Films – IMDb …

‘Netflix wants to push action set pieces early in films’: Matt Damon on how streamer is catering to ‘people on phones’

‘Netflix wants to push action set pieces early in films’: Matt Damon on how streamer is catering to ‘people on phones’

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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who were recently seen in the Netflix film The Rip, have opened up on how the streaming service is quietly changing the way action movies are filmed and made. Appearing on a podcast, the two friends shared their experiences of getting notes from Netflix on The Rip. Matt Damon stars in The Rip as a cop. Matt Damon on changing action films on streaming The actor duo recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience to promote The Rip. During the podcast, Matt Damon pointed out that because viewers give a “very different level of attention” to a movie at home versus in a theatre, Netflix wants to push the action set pieces toward the front of the runtime. “The standard way to make an action movie that we learned was, you usually have three set pieces. One in the first act, one in the second, one in the third,” Matt explained, adding, “You spend most of your money on that one in the third act. That’s your finale. And now …

Set To Surpass Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s 93% Rated Sports Film

Set To Surpass Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s 93% Rated Sports Film

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Marty Supreme Worldwide Box Office(Photo Credit –YouTube) Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie’s sports comedy-drama, is currently in its fourth week in theaters. Backed by positive word-of-mouth and a recent Golden Globe win, the Timothée Chalamet-led film earned a solid $1.7 million on its fourth Friday in North America, taking its domestic total to $75.8 million, as per trade analyst Luiz Fernando. Thanks to its steady run, the film has now pushed its worldwide box office tally to $89.8 million and is expected to cross the $100 million milestone in the coming days. In the process, the film has already grossed more than its estimated $65 million production budget total. However, it still has a long way to go to break even at the box office. Using the 2.5x multiplier rule, Marty Supreme would need to reach roughly $162.5 million worldwide to break even, meaning it must earn an additional $72.7 million worldwide. Whether it can hit that target during its ongoing theatrical run remains to be seen. With the awards season expected to give it another …

‘People are on phones, repeat plot 3-4 times’: Matt Damon unmasks tricks Netflix applies to keep you hooked

‘People are on phones, repeat plot 3-4 times’: Matt Damon unmasks tricks Netflix applies to keep you hooked

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Hollywood star Matt Damon has revealed a few tricks that Netflix plays to keep viewers hooked to the app. Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience with Ben Affleck, Matt shared how the streamer has started asking filmmakers to get characters in movies to speak the plot out loud multiple times, keeping the distracted viewer hooked. Matt Damon attends Netflix’s The Rip New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on January 13, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP) He also shared how the treatment of action movies has changed. How Netflix and other streamers are changing movies “The standard way to make an action movie that we learned was, you usually have three set pieces. One in the first act, one in the second, one in the third,” Matt Damon said. “You spend most of your money on that one in the third act. That’s your finale. And now they’re like, ‘Can we get a big one in the first five minutes? We want people to stay. And it wouldn’t be …

3 Reasons Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s Netflix Thriller Should Be On Your Watchlist

3 Reasons Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s Netflix Thriller Should Be On Your Watchlist

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Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s The Rip ( Photo Credit – Netflix ) Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s latest action thriller, The Rip, is finally out on Netflix, and it’s already looking like a must-watch for fans of gripping, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller stories. With strong early buzz and a powerhouse creative team behind it, the film has been generating excitement even before release day arrived. So, if you’re wondering whether The Rip is worth your time, here are three solid reasons it deserves a spot on your watchlist. 1. Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s Collaboration Matt Damon and Ben Affleck boast one of Hollywood’s most celebrated creative partnerships. The duo famously co-wrote and starred in the Oscar-winning 1997 drama Good Will Hunting. They reunited on-screen in 1999 for Kevin Smith’s Dogma, a controversial yet critically acclaimed film. Later, they teamed up again in Ridley Scott’s 2021 epic historical drama The Last Duel. More recently, they collaborated once again in Air (2023), Ben Affleck’s sports biographical drama starring Matt Damon, which was widely praised by critics. …