Have you heard the one about Matt Damon and the abs double? It sounds like a great joke to use at a bar. Here’s the story from Cinematical:
“During the end credits of ‘True Grit’, [Scott] Feinberg noticed a credit given to a Buster Coen for being Matt Damon’s Abs Double.
Seems strange since you don’t see Matt Damon’s abs in the film, especially because they’re covered up in layers of Texas Ranger clothing, and so during a post-screening Q&A Feinberg asked Damon what was up with the credit. Turns out Ethan Coen’s 15-year-old son Buster had helped out on the film serving as an assistant to the script supervisor, but didn’t want to be known as that in the credits. When asked what he wanted his credit to be, the kid indicated that he wanted to be known as Matt Damon’s Abs Double.”
What an awesome way to credit yourself in a movie. I want to find Buster and give him a pat on the back and a handshake.
This story led me to think, of course, how would I credit myself in a movie if I were ever to have some small role in the making of one. I’d clearly have to one-up Buster. “Official movie blogger,” perhaps? Any other ideas? I’m running pretty slim today…


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