Antony Starr has bid an emotional farewell to his The Boys character Homelander as production on the Amazon superhero satire’s fifth and final season came to a close. The actor described his experience with the show as “the highlight of my career.”
In a heartfelt Instagram post accompanied by behind-the-scenes photos, Starr (Outrageous Fortune) explained that he had “been waiting a little to let things settle and process the end of this show” before sharing his thoughts.
“Difficult (for me) to put into words what an incredible ride this has been. How much life and growth has occurred. How amazing the team is. It’s truly been the highlight of my career,” he wrote. “When we began, I had no idea what was coming. This juggernaut left the station and never stopped. Except for that Covid moment. Oh and the strikes. That was a thing too. But apart from those two times, it never stopped, boldly making its mark on the television landscape. There’s nothing else like it. It lives in its own lane.”
Starr also thanked showrunner Eric Kripke (Supernatural), referring to him as his “co-parent with this twisted gem of a character.” He continued, “We created a monster, sir. And I will miss him, and you. ‘Til we roll out the last season. When I’ll see you. But this creative chapter is closed, and I’ll miss it, brother.”
The actor reserved special praise for fans, writing: “Massive thank you to the fans. You are the lifeblood. Without you, we don’t get to do this. And our fans are second to none. Mad love to you….and deepest respect for your taste.”
He concluded his post with a sign-off in Homelander’s voice: “Okidoke people. We cooked for the last time. Can’t wait to show you what we made. TIL that day, Homelander, signing off.”
The Boys first premiered in 2019, earning both commercial success and critical acclaim. The series has racked up eight Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Drama Series. While the show’s final season is not expected to air until next year, fans don’t have to wait long for more content from the universe — spinoff Gen V, which follows college-aged supes, is set to premiere its second season on 17 September, while Vought Rising, a prequel series led by Jensen Ackles’ (Supernatural) Soldier Boy and Aya Cash’s (You’re the Worst) Stormfront, is also in development.
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