Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Matt Damon has worked with all the great filmmakers but it's his 3rd go round with Christopher Nolan that may just have resulted in the role of his career as Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY. He joins Josh to talk about the role, the gratitude he feels, and how much he owes his female stunt double. Plus, a 2021 flashback chat talking about the roles that got away including AVATAR and THE DARK KNIGHT! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #christophernolan #theodyssey #mattdamon
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00:00 Introduction
04:09 Matt Damon begins
07:27 gratitude
08:07 Matt's stunt double
09:24 overwhelmed
10:53 Daniels' movie
11:32 Obsession
12:17 Ad -- Huel
13:37 Ad -- Quince
15:05 flashback interview begins
17:50 Tom McCarthy/Stillwater
20:28 turning down AVATAR & THE DARK KNIGHT
22:29 not getting DEAD POETS SOCIETY
25:31 Stillwater
31:38 Ad -- Rula
33:16 great filmmakers
37:03 GOOD WILL HUNTING
39:34 auditioning for Robin
41:47 The Rainmaker
46:32 The Last Duel
Matt Damon has worked with all the great filmmakers but it's his 3rd go round with Christopher Nolan that may just have resulted in the role of his career as Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY. He joins Josh to talk about the role, the gratitude he feels, and how much he owes his female stunt double. Plus, a 2021 flashback chat talking about the roles that got away including AVATAR and THE DARK KNIGHT! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #christophernolan #theodyssey #mattdamon
To get early access to all of Josh's interviews plus bonus content, merch, and discounts to live events, go to patreon.com/happysadconfused
SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS!
Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/happy #rulapod
Quince -- Go to Quince.com/HAPPYSAD for free shipping and 365-day returns.
Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at huel.com/happy15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!
Listen to the podcast on...
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-sad-confused/id827905050
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/6cQa5xnTYHaIh6SAK4gW3w
Josh on Twitter: twitter.com/joshuahorowitz
Josh on Instagram: instagram.com/joshuahorowitz
Josh on TikTok: @happysadconfused
00:00 Introduction
04:09 Matt Damon begins
07:27 gratitude
08:07 Matt's stunt double
09:24 overwhelmed
10:53 Daniels' movie
11:32 Obsession
12:17 Ad -- Huel
13:37 Ad -- Quince
15:05 flashback interview begins
17:50 Tom McCarthy/Stillwater
20:28 turning down AVATAR & THE DARK KNIGHT
22:29 not getting DEAD POETS SOCIETY
25:31 Stillwater
31:38 Ad -- Rula
33:16 great filmmakers
37:03 GOOD WILL HUNTING
39:34 auditioning for Robin
41:47 The Rainmaker
46:32 The Last Duel
