Nolan used practical effects for Odyssey giants, stunt double for Damon

Christopher Nolan created 10-foot-tall Laestrygonian giants in The Odyssey using forced perspective and practical effects, without extensive CGI.

Matt Damon revealed his stunt double for the giant scene was a female stunt performer, chosen for height contrast in force perspective shots.

Stunt performers used ranged from under 5 feet to over 7 feet tall to create the giants' stature through practical visual trickery.

The Odyssey, based on Homer's epic poem, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and an ensemble cast including Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland.

The film earned $264 million globally in its opening weekend, a record for Nolan, surpassing The Dark Knight Rises.