Ben Affleck Reacts to Matt Damon’s Shirtless Photos from ‘The Odyssey’: “He Does Look Pretty Good”

Ben Affleck might be one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, but even he knows when it’s time to let his best friend shine — and that’s exactly what happened when shirtless photos of Matt Damon hit the internet. Damon, 54, is currently filming The Odyssey with Christopher Nolan in Italy, and paparazzi caught him looking ripped and carved straight out of Greek mythology. When Affleck saw the photos, he didn’t miss a beat.

At the premiere of The Accountant 2, Affleck was shown the pictures and gave a mix of sarcasm and genuine admiration. “You see this face?” he joked, mimicking Damon’s stoic, flexed pose. “He just realized the photographers were there and said, ‘Let me flex real quick.’” But then, Affleck paused — and the teasing gave way to something else. “He does look pretty good,” he admitted.

These two have built a career on roasting each other with love. But what’s also clear is the deep respect underneath the humor. Affleck knows what it takes to look like that in your 50s — especially when the camera is always watching. “As you get on in life, it’s less and less easy,” he added, acknowledging how hard Damon has worked for that body.

Affleck even hinted he might visit the Odyssey set in Italy, not just to support his friend, but because he’s curious to see Nolan at work. “I’m not even kidding,” he said.

Matt Damon may be playing a Greek hero, but in real life, he’s got Ben Affleck cracking jokes — and giving props — from the sidelines. That’s real friendship.