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‘The greatest arms I’ve ever seen’: Matt Damon’s muscular female stunt double Devyn Dalton
Canadian stuntwoman is only 4ft 6in and stood in for star to make the giant Laestrygonians appear even bigger
TL;DR
- Devyn Dalton, a 35-year-old stuntwoman, was Matt Damon's double in 'The Odyssey'.
- Dalton is 4ft 6in tall, and her muscular arms were used to make the giant cannibals appear larger by comparison to Damon's character.
- Matt Damon praised Dalton's arms, calling them 'the greatest arms I’ve ever seen'.
- Dalton transitioned from acting to stunt work, drawing inspiration from a childhood passion for storytelling and performance.
- She believes women should be celebrated for their power and strength, just as men are.
- Dalton's work on the film involved extensive training in muay thai, jiu-jitsu, dance, yoga, and strength-based workouts.
- She highlights that stunt work requires extensive preparation and risk awareness to ensure safety.
- Dalton hopes to become a leading actor in films or series, performing her own stunts.
- Her recognition has led to increased media coverage and a desire to encourage more young women to enter the industry.