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Antony Starr says those idolising Homelander in The Boys got it wrong
Antony Starr says those who idolise Homelander in The Boys have got it wrong: ‘He's obviously the bad guy’ | Exclusive
Antony Starr says those who idolise Homelander in The Boys have got it wrong: ‘He's obviously the bad guy’ | Exclusive
Antony Starr, who plays Homelander, in The Boys, talks about the final season, and has a message to those who idolise the villain.
Apr 8, 2026, 13:42:04 IST By Abhimanyu Mathur Share via Copy link If there is one character from the superheroverse that has completely transfixed audiences over the last decade or so, it is Homelander from The Boys. The big bad of the Eric Kripke show, played by Antony Starr, has generated memes and pop culture moments and launched the actor into global stardom. As The Boys comes to a close with its final season this year, the Kiwi actor sat down with Hindustan Times in an exclusive chat about his journey, Homelander’s fate, and the character’s misinformed ‘fan club’. Antony Starr plays the cruel superhero Homelander on The Boys.‘Real-life inspiration not very helpful’
The fifth and final season of The Boys sees Homelander take charge of governance from behind the scenes, even getting the President to do his bidding. His dictator turn has fans speculating whether the characterisation is inspired by a real-life dictator. But Antony denies taking any such inspiration. “The funny thing is, people compare to people in the real world, but it's actually not very helpful. So I never found that very informative, instructional, or helpful. Frankly, because you’ve got to build it from the inside out, unless it is literally doing a biopic,” says the actor. Antony’s portrayal of the Homelander has earned him praise from fans as well as two Critics’ Choice Award nominations. Talking about where he draws the megalomaniacal character from, he tells us, “If you base it exclusively on one person or two people, it becomes quite two-dimensional. And I never want to be that. So, from my perspective, everything has come from within me, and I'm trying to do what I can with the writing that's been provided to me. And then the characters are brilliant. So it was really an exercise in serving the writing, and we were just lucky that the writing team is fantastic.”‘He is quite obviously the bad guy’
Homelander is quite obviously the villain in The Boys. He is a superpowered individual who is rounding up minorities and dissidents and pushing them into internment camps, while brutally murdering anyone who dares speak against him. Yet, a section of the audience feels he is an anti-hero or even a hero. Responding to their take on the character, he says, “A few years ago, there were a few people, a very small minority of people who were, that sort of idolised the character. And they really got the wrong end of the stick, because he's quite obviously the bad guy.” Talking about why people misunderstand Homelander’s moral compass, Antony feels it’s because the writing gives his motivations, which many mistake for justification. “I've never looked at him as the bad guy, and I think maybe that's why people have sort of responded the way that they have, where people love to hate him, but also have some sense of understanding of why he is,” he says. “We've never tried to redeem the character or make him sympathetic, but we have tried to explain who he is and why he is who he is. And I think that there's a level of authenticity in that, and we've managed to strike a chord with people one way or another.”All about The Boys S5
The final season of The Boys premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 8, with the first two episodes releasing. There will be a weekly release after this, continuing through the finale on May 20. The Boys season 5 also stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Cameron Crovetti, Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jensen Ackles. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Abhimanyu Mathur Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More Amazon Prime Video Get World Cup ready with Crick-it! From live scores to match stats, catch all the action here. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. Home / Entertainment / Web Series / Antony Starr Says Those Who Idolise Homelander In The Boys Have Got It Wrong: ‘He's Obviously The Bad Guy’ | Exclusive See Less
If there is one character from the superheroverse that has completely transfixed audiences over the last decade or so, it is Homelander from The Boys. The big bad of the Eric Kripke show, played by Antony Starr, has generated memes and pop culture moments and launched the actor into global stardom. As The Boys comes to a close with its final season this year, the Kiwi actor sat down with Hindustan Times in an exclusive chat about his journey, Homelander’s fate, and the character’s misinformed ‘fan club’.
Antony’s portrayal of the Homelander has earned him praise from fans as well as two Critics’ Choice Award nominations. Talking about where he draws the megalomaniacal character from, he tells us, “If you base it exclusively on one person or two people, it becomes quite two-dimensional. And I never want to be that. So, from my perspective, everything has come from within me, and I'm trying to do what I can with the writing that's been provided to me. And then the characters are brilliant. So it was really an exercise in serving the writing, and we were just lucky that the writing team is fantastic.”
Talking about why people misunderstand Homelander’s moral compass, Antony feels it’s because the writing gives his motivations, which many mistake for justification. “I've never looked at him as the bad guy, and I think maybe that's why people have sort of responded the way that they have, where people love to hate him, but also have some sense of understanding of why he is,” he says. “We've never tried to redeem the character or make him sympathetic, but we have tried to explain who he is and why he is who he is. And I think that there's a level of authenticity in that, and we've managed to strike a chord with people one way or another.”
Source: HindustanTimes
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