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Newsweek
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'The Boys' Antony Starr Calls Out Fans 'Glorifying' Homelander
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors 'The Boys' is one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed superhero series of all time, earning numerous accolades and generating multiple spinoffs, including 'Gen V,' 'The Boys Presents: Diabolical,' and even more on the way. Sophomore year incoming. Syllabus arrives this Saturday at CCXP Mexico! — GEN V (@genv) May 27, 2025 One of the standout performances of the franchise is Anthony Starr as Homelander, a sadistic version of Superman that leads the superhero group The Seven. More Entertainment: 'Black Panther' Game Canceled and Studio Shockingly Shut Down by EA Homelander has committed numerous atrocities and heinous acts throughout 'The Boys.' Despite this, some fans still gravitate toward the character as a hero. And Starr is having none of it. Antony Starr as Homelander in Gen V Season 1 Antony Starr as Homelander in Gen V Season 1 Amazon Studios During the Awardist Drama Actors Roundtable held by Entertainment Weekly, Starr revealed that he and other members of 'The Boys' had to "knock down" online fans who were glorifying Homelander. "We had a bunch of guys that, we all kind of knocked them down a little bit on social media," Starr said. "'This guy is not the hero of any story.' They were really glorifying it. They loved him, which is surreal. What I didn't expect was that people would be so conflicted around it and finding themselves feeling empathy for this monster." Despite this, Starr does his best to prevent Homelander from coming across as "a mustache-twirling villain" and make him more three-dimensional. "It had to be a real person built from the ground up," Starr said. "The other thing is, I really don't like using the word 'psychopath.' I think it's such a reductive term." More Entertainment: Sinners Gets New Digital Release Date – How To Watch Now, 'The Boys' is heading into its fifth and final season, putting an end to the monstrous hero's story. And producer/writer Eric Kripke couldn't be happier. "It's just such a gift to know, as a filmmaker anyway, when your story's ending because you know when to just blow the doors off it and completely change the world of the show," Kripke said. "You don't have to maintain it because you've got six more seasons. You've got to squeeze out of it that it's time to bring on the endgame. So, that's what that finale was built to do." 'The Boys' Season 5 is set to premiere on Amazon in 2026. More Entertainment: 'King of the Hill' Revival: Release Date, Cast, Plot for Hulu Reboot 'Rick and Morty' Season 8 is Now Available to Watch—Here's How to Stream For more television and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
See - Sada Elbalad
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Supernatural" stars Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins Reunite with Jensen Ackles on "The Boys" Final Season
Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins have joined the fifth and final season of 'The Boys' as guest stars, reuniting with their fellow 'Supernatural' alum, Jensen Ackles. Details on their roles are being kept under wraps. 'The Boys' creator Eric Kripke has long expressed a desire to cast Padalecki on the satirical superhero drama, said last year, 'I feel like I have to complete my game of 'Supernatural' Pokémon and I have my one big one — very big one — left to catch.' He later told Variety he was talking to Padalecki about a role on the final season, saying, 'I love him and you try to work with people that you love.' In addition to Ackles, who plays Soldier Boy, 'The Boys' has also featured 'Supernatural' actors Jim Beaver (playing Robert Singer), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (playing Joe Kessler), and Rob Benedict (playing Splinter). Padalecki starred alongside Ackles on the CW sci-fi drama for 15 seasons, from its debut on what was then the WB in 2005 through its series finale in 2020. Collins also starred on 'Supernatural' for 12 seasons, playing Castiel and eight other roles. 'The Boys' is currently in production on its fifth and final season. It stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Nathan Mitchell, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Giancarlo Esposito. The college-set spinoff 'Gen V' debuted in 2023 and was renewed for a second season. There was also an adult animated spinoff titled 'The Boys Presents: Diabolical' and the upcoming show 'Vought Rising' starring Padalecki.
Express Tribune
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Supernatural trio reunites in The Boys final season
Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins have officially joined the cast of The Boys season 5, marking a much-anticipated Supernatural reunion with Jensen Ackles. The Prime Video series, known for its satirical take on superheroes, is set to conclude with its upcoming season. Showrunner Eric Kripke, who also created Supernatural, has long expressed his desire to bring Padalecki into The Boys universe. In a previous interview, Kripke teased that he was in discussions with Padalecki, emphasizing his preference for working with actors he trusts and admires. While details about their roles remain undisclosed, Padalecki and Collins will appear as guest stars alongside Ackles, who portrays Soldier Boy. The Boys has previously featured other Supernatural alumni, including Jim Beaver (Robert Singer), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Joe Kessler), and Rob Benedict (Splinter), making the final season a nostalgic treat for fans. Premiering in 2019, The Boys has been a massive hit for Prime Video, drawing critical acclaim for its dark humor, political satire, and intense action sequences. The series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, and Giancarlo Esposito, among others. Beyond The Boys, the franchise continues to expand with spinoffs like Gen V, which debuted in 2023 and has been renewed for a second season. Additionally, an animated series, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, and the upcoming Vought Rising—starring Padalecki—further solidify the show's lasting impact. With production underway, The Boys season 5 promises an explosive sendoff, packed with surprises for both longtime viewers and Supernatural fans.
