Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Matt Damon Reveals Ben Affleck Knew About 'The Odyssey' Role First
Matt Damon recently shared that he told his best friend Ben Affleck about landing the lead role in the movie 'The Odyssey' before telling his wife, Luciana Barroso.
He tried to call his wife first but couldn't reach her, so he called Ben Affleck instead.
Ben was very excited and even ran to tell Luciana the news.
Tom Holland, who also stars in the movie, was able to tell his wife, Zendaya, first.
The movie has been doing well at the box office, earning a lot of money both in India and around the world.
Matt Damon revealed he told Ben Affleck about his role in 'The Odyssey' before his wife.
Damon tried to call his wife first but couldn't reach her, so he called Ben Affleck instead.
Ben Affleck was thrilled and even ran to tell Damon's wife the news.
Tom Holland, who plays Telemachus, was able to tell his wife, Zendaya, first.
The Odyssey has grossed Rs 92.63 crore in India and USD 282 million globally.
- Who
- Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Luciana Barroso, Tom Holland, Zendaya
- What
- Matt Damon revealed he told Ben Affleck about his role in 'The Odyssey' before his wife.
- When
- During an appearance on '100 Questions With Tom Simons'
- Where
- The revelation was made during a joint appearance with Tom Holland.
- Why
- Damon initially tried to call his wife but couldn't reach her, so he called Ben Affleck instead.
Friendship Priority
Spousal Priority
Order of Sharing News
Friendship Priority
Matt Damon prioritized telling his longtime friend Ben Affleck about his role in 'The Odyssey' before his wife, Luciana Barroso.
Spousal Priority
Typically, one might expect a spouse to be the first to know significant personal news.
- Film Title
- The Odyssey
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Matt Damon's Role
- Odysseus
- Tom Holland's Role
- Telemachus
- Box Office Collection in India
- Rs 92.63 crore in five days
- Global Box Office Collection
- USD 282 million