'The Boys' Antony Starr on Homelander: ‘This Guy Is Not the Hero'
Since Season 1 of The Boys, Antony Starr's character, Homelander, has captivated audiences with his brutal, no-nonsense approach. He's gone toe-to-toe with anyone who gets in his way, even if it's a member of his own team.
Homelander is the true definition of a "villain" in every sense, yet some fans have shown admiration of sorts for Starr's character. Ahead of the fifth and final season of the popular series, Starr spoke about the character's intriguing following during an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
The man who portrays Homelander specifically wanted to throw cold water on any idea that the most powerful (anti) superhero in the show is a true "hero" in any fashion.
"This guy is not the hero of any story," Starr said.
"They [some fans on social media] were really glorifying him, they loved him. Which is surreal," he continues.
Starr told Entertainment Weekly that he didn't expect viewers to ever side with Homelander.
"What I didn't expect was that people would be so conflicted around it and, you know, finding themselves finding empathy for this monster," he reflects.
The comments are eye-opening, but also show how incredibly well Starr has played the character. He and The Boys creator Eric Kripke didn't just create a superhero villain; they created an entire backstory about a person filled with unparalleled emotions.
The big question looming in fans' minds now is how things will end for Homelander and the other cast members of The Boys. Season 5 is bound to provide fireworks, but it also has the potential to throw even more curveballs than fans have become accustomed to seeing over the first four seasons.'The Boys' Antony Starr on Homelander: 'This Guy Is Not the Hero' first appeared on Men's Journal on May 29, 2025
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