Salt bread, baseball stadiums, Olive Young... 'Odyssey' first visit to Korea surprises → Matt Damon, who came after 10 years: "I wanted to come to Korea" [Comprehensive]

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Director Christopher Nolan visited Korea for the first time with 'Odyssey'.

A press conference for the film 'Odyssey' (directed by Christopher Nolan) was held on the morning of the 3rd in the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, producer Emma Thomas, and director Christopher Nolan attended the press conference that day.

The film 'Odyssey' tells the story of the hero Odysseus, who led the Trojan War to victory, embarking on a journey to return to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, while Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron also appear.

Director Christopher Nolan said, "It was my first visit to Korea, and I had a little time to tour Seoul. I walked along the Han River. It was very hot, but there were cool spaces. I even ate salt bread; it was delicious, and I met fans and talked with them. They were so welcoming that I felt wonderful."

Director Christopher Nolan said, "I really wanted to come to Korea for a long time. It started back when 'Interstellar' came out. I knew that Korean audiences loved 'Interstellar' very much and that it stayed in theaters for a long time. It's amazing that people from other countries like the movies I make. It is truly fascinating that my films are liked in countries I have never visited, and it makes me want to visit those countries."

Director Christopher Nolan added, "I wanted to meet audiences and talk about the film. I have always wanted to come to Korea and tried to come during 'Tenet', but I couldn't come due to the pandemic situation at the time. I am so happy to finally be in Korea with 'Odyssey'."

Matt Damon said, "I came to Korea again after 10 years. I am so happy to be back in Korea. When we talked about the 'Odyssey' tour and where we wanted to go, we said we really wanted to come to Korea, and I am glad to be here today."

Matt Damon drew attention by visiting Gocheok Dome baseball stadium immediately after arriving in Korea to watch a professional baseball game.

Matt Damon said, "I watched the baseball game very enjoyably. My children came with me, so they had to adjust to the time difference and I couldn't watch until the end. I have a friend who is a baseball agent, and one of the players he manages is on the Kiwoom Heroes. When I arrived at the airport, I was told I could watch the game, so I went. I heard that Korean baseball is good, so I really wanted to see it, and it was very fun." He added, "It was fascinating how fans from both teams cheered for their respective sides. In the U.S., they don't do that; the energy was tremendous. The fan support is incredible. Although it's the same sport, the way people cheer in Korea is different, so it was interesting and fun."

Charlize Theron said, "I came to Korea with my daughter a few months ago. My daughter really loves Korean monster movies, so we came together. This is the first time I am officially visiting Korea for a film." She added, "When I came with my 10-year-old daughter, we walked a lot. It might be a bit difficult when coming officially for a film, but as soon as I arrived in Korea, my energy changed. Seoul is truly beautiful and the culture is rich. I am so happy to be in Korea."

Matt Damon, who starred alongside director Christopher Nolan for the third time with this work, said, "It has been the best experience since the director told me he wanted to entrust this project to me. It will be the best of my career." He added, "In the two previous works we did together, although the role was smaller than now, it was still excellent. This film had everything I hoped for. It started with ambitious ideas, and it was the first time a director decided to shoot the entire film in IMAX. It was an enormous undertaking, and hundreds of staff worked together every day. This is the first time I have worked so passionately."

Matt Damon has previously stated that filming the large-scale 'Odyssey' was as difficult as shooting seven films simultaneously. Matt Damon said, "Each location had its own chapter and story, and there were things to do. Skills gained at one location were meaningless at the next location." He added, "But if director Nolan asks me to do the next project again, my answer is naturally yes. Even if it's as hard as shooting 12 films simultaneously, that's fine. I will still do it," expressing his affection.

Earlier, during the promotion of the film 'Odyssey', Matt Damon drew attention by saying, "This is our third work with director Christopher Nolan, and I have never heard the word 'perfect'. Zendaya said she has heard it, but I haven't."

Matt Damon said, "I still haven't heard the director say 'perfect'. I hope to hear it soon. Since I am positive, I think I will hear it someday." He laughed and added, "We joke a lot. Zendaya said she heard 'perfect', and Tom Holland was with us at the time, so we joked that 'we didn't hear it'."

Charlize Theron joked in response, "I loved all the directions the director gave me. I enjoyed filming so much that I didn't even know he hadn't said the word 'perfect'. It seems Matt Damon needed that praise."

Director Christopher Nolan, when asked if there was any unfinished praise for the two actors, said, "First of all, Charlize Theron gave a perfect answer. Perfect," while also teasing, "Matt Damon is 'not bad'." He added, "I am British. 'Not bad' is praise enough."

Director Nolan said, "The movie theater is important because it allows audiences to interact and experience together in that space. Books and TV cannot do what movies do." He emphasized his affection for the film by saying, "'Odyssey' was made with the intention of inviting everyone on Odysseus's journey. I hope people come to the theater and experience going onto the deck with Odysseus and entering the cave."

Meanwhile, 'Odyssey' will be released on the 5th.

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