Matt Damon Joins Fortnite as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan Film Crossover
Fortnite is adding a set of skins based on Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey," with Matt Damon's portrayal of Odysseus headlining the crossover. The collaboration marks what appears to be the actor's first official video game likeness, a milestone made all the more notable given Damon's complicated history with the gaming world.
Years before this Fortnite debut, Damon reportedly turned down "a bunch of money" to appear in a game based on his "Bourne" franchise. His reason was a memorable one: the developers wouldn't make the game more like Myst, the classic puzzle-adventure title. That negotiation went nowhere, leaving Damon absent from games entirely until now. The Fortnite x The Odyssey bundle brings him into one of the biggest gaming platforms on the planet, finally giving players a chance to drop into the island as the legendary hero of Troy.
Key Insights
- 1Fortnite is adding multiple skins tied to Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey, with Matt Damon as Odysseus leading the lineup.
- 2The skin appears to be Matt Damon's first official video game likeness after decades in Hollywood.
- 3Damon previously turned down a lucrative deal to appear in a Bourne video game because the developers refused to make it more like Myst.
- 4The crossover highlights Fortnite's continued strategy of partnering with major Hollywood films to drive player engagement.
- 5Damon's Myst anecdote is a rare example of an A-list actor having strong, specific creative opinions about game design.
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