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Matt Damon’s Role in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Revealed With First-Look Photo • Feb. 18, 2025, 3:07 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Mia Goth Joins Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ • Feb. 15, 2025, 12:38 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
‘Interstellar’ pools over Rs 10 crore in pre-bookings, could topple ‘Titanic’ as highest grossing re-release in India • Feb. 7, 2025, 4:04 AM ET (The Hindu)
NHL Division 1B round-up: Carlow produce a shock at Waterford’s expense • Feb. 2, 2025, 10:02 PM ET (Irish Times)
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Rounds Out Cast with Elliot Page, Himesh Patel • Jan. 31, 2025, 11:02 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Born July 30, 1970 (age 54) • London • England
Awards And Honors Academy Award (2024) • Golden Globe Award (2024)
Notable Works “Dunkirk” • “Oppenheimer” • “Tenet” • “The Prestige”

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