Charlize Theron’s best movies see her portraying a lot of tough characters. From a professional safecracker in The Italian Job to a rock climber in the 2026 Netflix release Apex, Theron has plenty of experience playing disciplined individuals. However, as superhuman as she may seem at times, she is still a mortal. However, Matt Damon's story about Theron acting through a “30-to-40-mile-an-hour wind” for The Odyssey still proves the sheer amount of toughness she has.
Part of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was shot at a Moroccan beach known for windsurfing and kite boarding and, as a result, there were some rough conditions. Damon, who spoke with Elle for Theron's cover story, said she was able to endure filming in the sandy location, though. And, based on his description of the shoot, I'm not sure I could've handled it:
