Antony Starr says goodbye to Homelander

The popular series The Boys has come to an end, and actor Antony Starr has announced his farewell to his character Homelander via Instagram. Starr’s emotional post includes a video of him removing his bloody makeup, along with thirteen behind-the-scenes photos with his co-stars.

The farewell post

In his Instagram post, Starr warned about spoilers, adding: "Okay, I feel like spoilers aren’t really a thing now, but… spoilers." The video is preceded by footage of the makeup he wore in the final episode of The Boys. Starr described the emotional impact of the role and the experience of playing such a complex character as Homelander.

The series finale

The series finale of The Boys recently aired on Prime Video. In the episode, viewers were treated to a gruesome, shocking scene in which Butcher (played by Karl Urban) drives a crowbar into Homelander’s skull. The powerful moment symbolized the downfall of a character who had long been portrayed as nearly invincible.

Behind the scenes

Starr’s post is not only a tribute to his role, but also a reflection of the bond he built with his castmates. The photos show him with Jack Quaid, who plays Hughie, and Karen Fukuhara, who plays Kimiko, offering a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamic during filming. Despite the show’s heavy themes, the images provide a lighter contrast to some of the more humorous moments from production.

With the series now over, it remains unclear whether Starr will ever get the chance to play Homelander again. The impact of his performance and the character’s cultural footprint remain intact, with new memes still surfacing even after the finale, underlining the show’s huge impact on fans.

The future of the franchise is far from over, however, with a spin-off titled Vought Rising scheduled for release in 2027. It seems the themes and style of The Boys will live on in one form or another.

Homelander’s lasting influence on pop culture is undeniable, and the transitions of both the actor and the character will remain in fans’ hearts. The complex world of superheroes and antiheroes portrayed in The Boys continues to be a topic of conversation and fascination, even now that the series has breathed its last.