Speaking of \u201cThe Odyssey,\u201d it\u2019s a story that has stood the test of time and now it\u2019s making its way to the big screen. The film is dropping anchor in theaters with a journey that\u2019s anything but ordinary. Deco caught up with the cast when they were here in Miami to find out what it was like working on such a massive cinematic experience.<\/p>\n
Some stories never go out of style. \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d is setting sail for a whole new generation.<\/p>\n
It follows Matt Damon\u2019s 10-year struggle to return home to Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War.<\/p>\n
Christopher Nolan turns the ancient legacy into a big screen adventure with a journey that\u2019s just as emotional as it is epic.<\/p>\n
Matt and John Leguizamo tell us just that.<\/p>\n
Matt Damon: \u201cIt is a little overwhelming at first, I think, because the story, it\u2019s been with us for, you know, almost 3,000 years and I think it really helped me that Chris was the one offering me the part because that meant a few things: One, it meant he was directing it, and the other meant, he thought I could do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
From massive battles to moments that feel incredibly real. This wasn\u2019t just a movie set to Chris.<\/p>\n
Matt Damon: \u201cHe talked a lot about that, about everything feeling really lived in. So across every department, the wardrobe, you know, everything felt layered. Even the makeup \u2014 the layers of dirt.\u201d<\/p>\n
John Leguizamo: \u201cHe doesn\u2019t want anything fake, anything phoned in. It\u2019s all got to be real. So we\u2019re really cold, we\u2019re really dirty, we\u2019re really hungry \u2019cause he doesn\u2019t take breaks, he just works and works, but he\u2019s there with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
And with a cast this big, the chemistry never feels lost at sea.<\/p>\n
Everyone is rowing in the same direction.<\/p>\n
Matt Damon: \u201cYou totally believe that this is a real family that wants to be together \u2014 and that\u2019s why it hits you at the end. It\u2019s like a gut punch.\u201d<\/p>\n
This story is really about the road home, and how it changes you along the way.<\/p>\n
And Matt knows a thing or two about life on the water after living here in South Florida.<\/p>\n
So we had to ask if this colossal voyage changed the way he feels about setting sail.<\/p>\n
Matt Damon: \u201cI feel great on the water. We actually spent months on the water, but we had an incredible boat crew that was with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
John Leguizamo: \u201cAnd those were real boats.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matt Damon: \u201cEverything was real.\u201d<\/p>\n
John Leguizamo: \u201cThose weren\u2019t fake boats. They were real, Greek, ancient Greek boats.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Odyssey\u201d sails into theaters Friday, and the film is already making waves with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes.<\/p>\n
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