"In a farewell announcement, Antony Starr, known for his role as 'Monster' in The Boys, confirms his departure from the series."
Antony Starr, the acclaimed actor behind the terrifying yet captivating character of Homelander in the hit Amazon Prime series "The Boys," has taken to Instagram to express his heartfelt gratitude and fond memories from his time working on the show.
In his message, Starr shared several pictures featuring him in character or with his colleagues, jokingly referring to the team behind "The Boys" as the ones who created a "marvelous, complex, twisted, delicious series." He also expressed his love for the character, describing Homelander as hot-headed, vengeful, and egomaniacal, yet embodying a dark, twisted parody of Superman.
Eric Kripke, the creator of "The Boys," shares a similar sentiment, referring to Starr as the "co-parent" of Homelander. Kripke announced in early July that filming for the final season had wrapped, with the series set to release in 2026.
Homelander, the main antagonist in "The Boys," is a character created by Vought International through experimentation with Compound V on an unborn fetus, granting him superpowers. He is depicted as the charismatic public hero but secretly violent, narcissistic, and sadistic, leading The Seven but being morally bankrupt.
In the storyline, Homelander has recently assumed an unofficial role as the ruler of the United States, proclaiming it "a safer, more god-fearing nation," though this foreshadows increased turmoil and violence rather than genuine safety. The final season of the show is expected to explore the consequences of his rise to power and the ongoing resistance efforts against him, with promises of intense conflict and possibly his downfall.
Starr has been widely praised for his outstanding performance as Homelander in recent years, with the first season of "The Boys" released in 2019. The actor has taken some time to process the fact that he may not return to his biggest role, thanking the fans, cast, crew, and those behind the scenes who contributed to the series.
Meanwhile, the spin-off series "Gen V" of "The Boys" is set to return soon, with the second season available on Amazon's streaming service Prime Video starting September 17. The fifth season of "The Boys" is currently the last of the series, resulting in the set being torn down.
As the final season approaches, Starr and the rest of the "The Boys" cast and crew bid farewell to their beloved characters and the world they created, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the conclusion of Homelander's story.
The acclaimed actor Antony Starr, known for his role as Homelander in the complex and twisted series "The Boys," has expressed his gratitude for the entertainment and memories created during filming. Homelander, a character from the popular 'movies-and-tv' series, is depicted as a dark parody of a superhero with a powerful role in the storyline.
