Hollywood star looks unrecognisable with a long grey beard as he makes a low-key arrival in Greece to film Christopher Nolan's $250million adaptation of The Odyssey

Upon his arrival in Greece to film Christopher Nolan’s new big-screen adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, Matt Damon appeared remarkably different than his usual self.

The American actor, 54, looked unrecognisable with a long grey beard and moustache as he arrived at the airport. 

Attempting to keep a low-key figure, Matt rocked a pair of sunglasses and a black baseball cap. 

He cut a casual figure in a black zip-up jumper which he teamed with blue denim jeans and white trainers. 

Matt is portraying Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, in the anticipated new movie. 

The mythic action epic, produced by Universal Pictures and utilizing the latest IMAX film technology, is slated to be released in IMAX theaters on July 17, 2026.

Matt Damon looked worlds away from himself as he arrived in Greece to film new Christopher Nolan 's big-screen adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey on Thursday

Matt Damon looked worlds away from himself as he arrived in Greece to film new Christopher Nolan’s big-screen adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey on Thursday

The American actor looked unrecognisable with a long grey beard and moustache as he arrived at the airport

The American actor looked unrecognisable with a long grey beard and moustache as he arrived at the airport

Matt was seen last month in the tough Trojan Warrior costume as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca in a first look at his role

Matt was seen last month in the tough Trojan Warrior costume as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca in a first look at his role

Principal photography began last month in locations like the UK, Morocco, and Sicily, as well as Greece.

On December 26, The InSneider reported that The Odyssey will have a $250M budget, making it ‘the most expensive film’ of 54-year-old Nolan’s career.

Golden Globe winner Matt previously portrayed US Army General Leslie Groves, the director of the Manhattan Project, in Christopher’s 2023 atomic bomb biopic, Oppenheimer.

Matt also had a small role as NASA astronaut Dr. Mann in Nolan’s 2014 sci-fi epic Interstellar opposite Matthew McConaughey.

Over on The Odyssey’s official X account, users tweeted wisecracks about Damon’s lead role like ‘Alternative title: Good Home Hunting.’

X user @DurdenLeodad also quoted a variation on Gus Van Sant’s 1997 math prodigy drama Good Will Hunting starring Damon, writing: ‘How do you like them olives?’

‘Of course, because if there’s one thing Damon’s known for, it’s playing a guy who can’t find his way home,’ X user @hrivaths17656 tweeted.

Attempting to keep a low-key figure, Matt rocked a pair of sunglasses and a black baseball cap

Attempting to keep a low-key figure, Matt rocked a pair of sunglasses and a black baseball cap

He cut a casual figure in a black zip-up jumper which he teamed with blue denim jeans and white trainers

He cut a casual figure in a black zip-up jumper which he teamed with blue denim jeans and white trainers

Matt was spotted carrying a large backpack through the airport before stopping and sipping on a bottle of water

Matt was spotted carrying a large backpack through the airport before stopping and sipping on a bottle of water

Matt is portraying Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, in the new movie

Matt is portraying Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, in the new movie

The actor took a seat to check his phone as he waited to board his flight

The actor took a seat to check his phone as he waited to board his flight 

The Jason Bourne star was guided through the airport by security but managed to go largely unnoticed by fellow passengers

The Jason Bourne star was guided through the airport by security but managed to go largely unnoticed by fellow passengers 

‘Whether it’s space, earth, or ancient Greece.’

X user @hrivaths17656 commented: ‘Fantastic, get ready for a three-hour movie of him wandering around, bumping into gods, and trying to find his way home while Nolan bends time and reality just to make sure he stays lost.’

Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is rumored to be playing Odysseus’ wife, Queen of Ithica Penelope, whom he’s eager to reunite with following a perilous journey back home.

Rumor has it that Tom Holland – whose famous fiancée Zendaya also plays a mystery role – will take on the part of Odysseus’ son Telemachus.

And Oscar winner Charlize Theron is said to be playing the witch goddess Circe in the 3K-year-old fantastical tale full of sirens and a cyclops.

The Odyssey ensemble cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Will Yun Lee, and Mia Goth.

X user @alexrodino complained: ‘Why are you using zero Greek actors for a Greek epic? How is that justified?’

‘A movie about Greek mythology, with no Greek or Greek-American actors, not even one, in the main cast,’ X user @HarryT44979617 tweeted.

On December 26, The InSneider reported that The Odyssey will have a $250M budget, making it 'the most expensive film' of the 54-year-old Englishman's career

On December 26, The InSneider reported that The Odyssey will have a $250M budget, making it ‘the most expensive film’ of the 54-year-old Englishman’s career

Matt was seen taking a seat, going unrecognisable among fellow passengers at the airport

Matt was seen taking a seat, going unrecognisable among fellow passengers at the airport 

The Hollywood action star collected his bag from the taxi driver, happy to carry his own luggage

The Hollywood action star collected his bag from the taxi driver, happy to carry his own luggage 

‘It’s a travesty. And who’s gonna play Helen, Zendaya? Gimme a break. I like Matt Damon, I like Nolan’s movies, but casting decisions are disrespectful to Greece’s legacy.’

Others had issues with the historical accuracy of Matt’s helmet in the teaser as it was reportedly written to be a felt-lined helm of hide featuring rows of white boar teeth and two gleaming tusks at the sides.

X user @JimmyFoxhound lamented: ‘That is such a boring, standard take on the wardrobe/helmet. Was hoping they’d try something a little more inspired instead of that.’

The Odyssey was last memorably adapted for the silver screen by the Coen Brothers in their 2000 satirical musical O Brother, Where Art Thou? starring George Clooney.

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