Matt Damon shows off ripped body at 54 as he’s joined by young A-list star on Christopher Nolan movie set

Matt Damon showcased his muscular frame while joined by another A-list star amidst filming Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic fantasy The Odyssey in Italy on Tuesday.

The Good Will Hunting actor, 54 – who was recently spotted arriving to Greece to begin shooting the anticipated project – filmed a scene alongside Zendaya at what appeared to be a rocky shore on Favignana Island. 

The movie – which is an adaptation of the poem written by Homer – kicked off filming last month in February, with production set to take place throughout Italy, Greece, Morocco and the U.K. 

Damon – who is taking on the role of Odysseus – was seen going shirtless to show off his ripped physique as he stepped into his character. 

He sported a pair of brown trousers that contained a torn hem on the bottom and also opted for a gray beard. 

Matt could be seen walking along the water and also stood next to Nolan at one point while preparing to shoot a take.  

When he wasn’t filming scenes, the star donned a black puffer jacket to help keep himself warm in the cooler temperatures. 

In between takes, Damon also took a seat on the shore as crew members situated the cameras for additional shooting. 

Last month, Matt briefly opened up about his casting in the upcoming movie during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.   

‘I literally have an odyssey in front of me,’ The Martian actor stated when the topic was brought up, but did not add any other details of his role. 

Zendaya was also seen on the set of The Odyssey this week, and donned a sleeveless, cream-colored dress that fell down past her ankles.   

The Euphoria star’s dark locks were parted in the middle, and styled into a stylish up do that was braided at the back.

The beauty was guided through a hill filled with yellow flowers by crew members before stepping in front of the camera. 

After arriving to the set on the shore, Zendaya – who is currently engaged to Tom Holland – could be seen sharing a laugh and lighthearted conversation with one of the staff members. 

Earlier this year in January, Variety reported that Nolan would be filming scenes for The Odyssey on the island of Favignana located in Sicily. 

Favignana is also known as ‘goat island’ and it is believed that Homer based some his epic poem on the location. 

Sources informed the publication that the director also has plans to film scenes at the Eolian Islands in Sicily. 

Nolan is not only directing the project, but is also writing and producing the fantasy-action film. The Oscar winner is also reportedly using new IMAX film technology when it comes to the production of The Odyssey. 

Along with Damon and Zendaya, other stars that have been cast in the movie include Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong’o. 

The premise, ‘Follows Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife, Penelope,’ per IMDB.   

John Leguizamo – who has also taken on a role in the adaptation – recently opened up about Nolan’s vision for the film. 

During an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, the Romeo + Juliet actor stated, ‘Dude, you know the thing is, okay he’s got a crazy budget, it’s not small.

‘But he runs [it] like an indie film because he’s not doing it by committee, he’s not doing it by what the studio says. He’s like an indie filmmaker but with crazy money.’

Nolan – who is known for directing other movies such as Oppenheimer and Inception – has a budget of $250 million for The Odyssey. 

Universal has described the epic fantasy as a, ‘mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new Imax film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to Imax film screens for the first time,’ per Variety. 

Nolan’s wife and producer, Emma Thomas, has also previously briefly opened up about the upcoming film. 

During a recent interview with Empire, she told the outlet, ‘I would say it’s very exciting,’ per The Independent. 

‘This is the moment where the possibilities are sort of limitless, we haven’t started thinking practicalities, or anything. Oppenheimer was so absurdly successful and we feel like we have an opportunity.’

During a past interview with Time last year, Nolan discussed stepping behind the camera on blockbuster movies. 

‘I’m drawn to working at a large scale because I know how fragile the opportunity to marshal those resources is.’