Matt Damon reportedly reduced his weight to 167 pounds for The Odyssey (2026).
Damon undertook an extensive training regimen and strict diet to prepare for Odysseus. Reports described the target as a physique that was lean but strong, suited to a character who spends much of the story enduring travel, conflict, and physical hardship.
His preparation was part of a broader commitment to physical realism. Damon also grew a full beard for a year because Nolan preferred the physicality of real facial hair instead of artificial additions.
The reported weight is a preparation detail, not a statement about Damon’s permanent body weight or the historical appearance of Odysseus. Film-training numbers can vary during production, and the figure is best understood as the reported preparation target associated with the role.