The art of being an actor has everything to do with being a master of their craft, which technically means being the jack of all trades considering any of these stars can find themselves portraying any character on-screen. Thankfully, Hollywood star Matt Damon possesses all the necessary traits of being a world-class actor, made all the more substantial by his Oscar Award win.
And with countless superhits in many of the leading genres of films, the star has proven that he can take on anything that a project throws at him. But sometimes, being the jack is not enough, especially when it involves physical violence that can seriously hurt somebody. Thankfully, Damon’s stuntmen are well-compensated for their contributions, especially when they get hurt by him, thanks to a deal that the star made with them.
Matt Damon Bought A Bottle Of Champagne For His Stuntmen When He Accidentally Hit Them
Known for his exceptional performances in some of the most popular and superhit films in the industry, Matt Damon is known as a more than capable star who will take on any challenge thrown at him. But although he may be able to do most of the things, fighting in films is not his forte, which is why he takes the help of his stuntmen. But these stuntmen get hurt in his stead, which he doesn’t seem to like, especially when there’s a fight scene and he has to raise his fists against them. Therefore, he came up with a plan that would benefit them both at the end of the shoot.
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In a past interview with James Corden on his talk show, The Martian star was asked by the host about this curious deal of his that he heard the star made with his stuntmen. Here, Damon complied, talking about how he has this deal with them, which states that every time he accidentally hits any of the stuntmen in the face, he would buy them a bottle of champagne as an apology. He also revealed that in the first Bourne film alone, he owed 12 bottles to the stuntman that he was shooting with. He also revealed that not everyone is on board with this deal, especially other film stars. He said:
“In this one, I fight Vincent Cassel, the great French actor. Vincent, who’s a very talented martial artist also, but he had no interest in my champagne. He was like ‘Matt, just do not hit me in the face'”
He also makes sure that he doesn’t just go hitting them even by accident, not because he doesn’t want to give out bottles of champagne, but so that no one gets badly hurt around him.
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What Is The Bourne Franchise About?
Most popular for the superhit Bourne franchise, Matt Damon gave us one of the most iconic and badass secret operative characters in cinema history. The entire franchise follows the tale of Jason Bourne, a man who has amnesia and no recollection of his past. But slowly, he starts finding his extraordinary abilities in combat, intellect, and language, which sends him on a hunt to seek his past and stop anyone who gets in his way.
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The Bourne Identity, streaming on Peacock.
Source: The Late Late Show with James Corden
