Why Antony Starr Didn't Want to Play Homelander in The Boys

Did you know Antony Starr almost passed on the role of Homelander in The Boys? Discover the surprising story of how his nonchalant attitude landed him the iconic role! From being uninterested to becoming the face of one of TV’s most captivating characters, learn how Antony Starr's journey unfolded.

[Morph_euss]

Dude accidentaly became one of the best antagonist ever
Iconic

[vardellsfolly]

And that series gave a HUGE boost to his career!

[davekisman]

When you see Antony Starr, you feel like he's about to snap, like Homelander.

[joshjones]

That meme where he looks around then starts smiling at the applause fits perfectly here lol

[JacktheRah]

I'm still fascinated how he can smile without any warmth.

[lifeisalie]

Hes smashing it in this role. Best character of the show and carried last season.

[TheUnknown]

Correction, Homelander sent the tape audition.

[THEREALREDBARON]

Homelander should have an Oscar for portraying Antony Starr so well. It's uncanny. 😵

[mezmir]

Bruh and he goes through a FULL range of emotions as this character like constantly. Hes amazing. This role really showed everything he’s capable of, I won’t be surprised if we see a lot more of him in other shows and movies now with big fat checks written out to his name.

[NecromancerTO]

He cared enough to send an audition tape.

[Travis_]

And he actually loves it now, imagine what he could've missed

[RicoX-]

I really can't think of anyone else playing that role. He absolutely nailed it! Homelander really plays Antony Starr to perfection!

[o_brown]

He's stronger, he's smarter, he's better.. HE'S BETTER!

[michaelhogan]

He NAILS that role. Every thought going through the character’s head is perfectly conveyed. Slight ticks of his face to raw rage mixed with the sense of being alone with a world beneath him. 👍

[mosesking]

I can’t see anyone else playing that role other than him lol

[colbydowns]

Homelander sent in an Antony Starr audition.

[empirion]

He IS homelander. I genuinely can't imagine someone else playing that role with that much complexity and nuance

[steveo]

He will forever be grateful for that opportunity.

[craigestory]

Anthony Stahr is one of today’s most versatile actors ever. Just look at the montage here of all the different characters he played so far! He has that De Niro Way about him to convert into any role he chooses to play. This grandmother loves him. Bravo, I’m a fan.

[divad]

Thank God he accepted the role, he was born to play Homelander.