Actor Matt Damon recently discussed his career and influences during a visit to the Criterion Closet. He highlighted lessons learned from frequent collaborator Steven Soderbergh and admired the work of River Phoenix, as well as revealing an interesting detail about how he approached a role inspired by Tommy Lee Jones.
Damon, the star of 'The Odyssey,' spoke fondly of the film 'You Can Count on Me.' He also revealed that he borrowed aspects of Tommy Lee Jones’ accent from ‘No Country for Old Men’ for a past performance.
The key takeaway from Damon's discussion centered around his experiences working with Steven Soderbergh. According to Damon, Soderbergh taught him “You want to keep pushing.” This lesson has clearly impacted Damon’s approach to his craft and career choices.
Damon also reflected on River Phoenix’s performance in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ expressing admiration for the late actor's work.
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