Antony Starr Ends Homelander Role as The Boys Wraps Final Season

Antony Starr has emotionally bid farewell to his role as Homelander following the completion of filming for the fifth and final season of Amazon's "The Boys." In a heartfelt Instagram post, Starr described portraying the complex and corrupt superhero as the highlight of his career and reflected on the show's unique position in television, praising the cast, crew, and executives at Amazon and Sony who supported the project. He credited showrunner Eric Kripke as a "co-parent" in creating the character and expressed gratitude to the fans, calling them the "lifeblood" of the series. Starr acknowledged the challenges faced during production, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Hollywood strikes, and promised the final season will be worth the wait. "The Boys," which premiered in 2019 and received critical acclaim along with multiple Emmy nominations, is set to conclude in 2026, with the spinoff "Gen V" continuing to expand the franchise. Throughout his farewell, Starr shared a deep affection for both the character and the experience, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career.