Can You Guess This Huge Movie Star’s Identity with His Shocking New Look?

A well-known actor, instantly recognizable without his beard, was virtually unidentifiable when sporting a thick beard upon his arrival in Italy for the filming of a new project on Monday.

The well-known American actor, aged 54, appeared quite transformed with a lengthy salt-and-pepper beard and mustache when he stepped off at Trapani airport together with the crew of his upcoming movie.

Trying to maintain a modest profile, he donned a pair of sunglasses and a black cap, while fans tried to snap selfies with him.

He cut a casual figure in a navy T-shirt which he teamed with blue denim jeans and white trainers.

Upon my arrival at the airport, I was accompanied by an array of illustrious individuals, all of whom grace the silver screen alongside me in our upcoming film.

But can YOU guess who it is from these snaps?

Indeed, you’re spot on! It’s Matt Damon who’s been letting his beard grow quite extensively over the past few months, all in preparation for his upcoming part in the film titled Odysseus.

His fellow actors from the Odysseus movie, including Tom Holland, Ryan Hurst, and director Christopher Nolan, arrived together at Trapani airport in Italy on Monday.

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

The globetrotting mythical action saga produced by Universal Pictures, which employs cutting-edge IMAX movie technology for the first time, is set to premiere in IMAX cinemas on July 17, 2026.

Filming for the main part started a month ago across various places such as the United Kingdom, Morocco, Sicily, and Greece.

Lately, a flurry of activity from movie sets was noticed in the Moroccan village of Aït Benhaddou. This surge was due to an influx of actors and background performers, with none other than director Christopher Nolan being present as well.

The historic area of Morocco often attracts big-name celebrities, as evidenced by its appearances in productions such as Gladiator II and Game of Thrones.

According to The InSneider on December 26th, the upcoming movie “The Odyssey” is set to have a production budget of $250 million, which will make it the costliest film in the 54-year-old director Christopher Nolan’s career.

Previously, the Golden Globe-winning actor Matt has taken on the role of US Army General Leslie Groves, who oversaw the Manhattan Project and was depicted in the 2023 atomic bomb biopic “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I found myself stepping into the shoes of NASA astronaut Dr. Mann in Christopher Nolan’s 2014 cinematic odyssey, Interstellar, sharing the screen with the talented Matthew McConaughey.

It’s being speculated that Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway might portray Penelope, the Queen of Ithaca and Odysseus’ wife, who he yearns to reconnect with upon his return from a hazardous voyage.

As a devoted fan, I’ve picked up a fascinating rumor: It seems that the talented Tom Holland, who shares the screen with his equally brilliant partner Zendaya in various roles, might be stepping into the character of Telemachus – the son of Odysseus!

According to reports, Charlize Theron, who won an Oscar, is rumored to portray the character of the ancient witch deity Circe in a captivating mythological story that spans over 3000 years, featuring sirens and a cyclops.

Additionally, the cast of The Odyssey features stars like Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Will Yun Lee, and Mia Goth.

In a memorable cinematic retelling, filmmakers the Coen Brothers transformed The Odyssey into the 2000 satirical musical “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” with George Clooney in the lead role.