AceShowbiz - Matt Damon made a memorable appearance on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his upcoming film The Odyssey, Superherohype reports. In a playful stunt, Damon emerged from inside a giant horse prop delivered to the show, sparking banter with host Jimmy Kimmel. The actor humorously described traveling through waves and war to rescue the audience from mediocrity, a nod to Kimmel himself.

Yahoo also covered the episode, noting that Kimmel joked about the film’s title and suggested Damon used the Trojan Horse as a secret entrance. The playful exchange included Damon riffing on the horse being Trojan and making lighthearted remarks involving Kimmel’s father. Yahoo further highlighted a spoof segment featuring Guillermo Rodriguez in armor and detailed how the host revisited his long-running comedic feud with Damon during the show’s monologue.

Matt Damon is best known for his breakout role as Will Hunting in Good Will Hunting and boasts a filmography of over 70 credits. Alongside acting, he has earned multiple award nominations for producing, including for Manchester by the Sea. Damon stars in The Odyssey, a new film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, set for release on July 17, 2026. The movie features a star-studded cast including Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson, with Universal Pictures distributing and Nolan’s production company, Syncopy, co-producing.

This appearance underscores Damon's ongoing collaboration with high-profile projects and his playful rapport with Jimmy Kimmel, which has been a staple on the talk show since 2005. The Trojan Horse stunt not only promoted The Odyssey but also demonstrated Damon’s willingness to engage in lighthearted self-promotion, keeping audiences entertained ahead of the film’s anticipated release.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Superherohype.