Casey Affleck Praises Matt Damon's 'Odyssey' Role at Zurich
Casey Affleck discussed Matt Damon's performance in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey during a Zurich Film Festival masterclass before the premiere of his film Company.
Casey Affleck spoke at a masterclass at the Zurich Film Festival on Monday, where he shared his thoughts on Matt Damon's performance in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey. Affleck said he has seen Damon's work in the film and praised his performance in The Talented Mr. Ripley.
The masterclass took place before the Swiss festival premiere of Affleck's third directorial feature, Company. Affleck won an Oscar for his role in Manchester by the Sea (2016).
Affleck also recalled calling Christopher Nolan to settle a disagreement about the film Tenet. He said he called Emma Thomas to reach Nolan. Affleck has appeared in Nolan's films Interstellar (2014) and Oppenheimer (2023).
He said he is happy being thought of as an outsider in Hollywood. Affleck cited Nolan and Gus Van Sant as auteurs who make films they are interested in.
Quick answers
What did Casey Affleck say about Matt Damon in The Odyssey?
Affleck said he has seen Damon's performance in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and praised it.
What film did Casey Affleck premiere at the Zurich Film Festival?
Affleck's third directorial feature, Company, premiered at the Swiss festival.
Which Christopher Nolan films has Casey Affleck appeared in?
Affleck appeared in Nolan's Interstellar (2014) and Oppenheimer (2023).