Antony Starr bids farewell to Homelander as Boys final season completes filming

Antony Starr reflects on portraying Homelander, thanking cast, crew, and fans as The Boys wraps its final season.

Antony Starr has shared an emotional 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 called portraying the morally complex and corrupt superhero “the highlight of my career” and reflected on the series’ six-year run.

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Starr said he waited before posting to “let things settle” and process the show’s end, describing The Boys as a “juggernaut” that rarely stopped production except during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hollywood strikes. He praised the series for carving out a unique place in television, saying it “lives in its own lane,” and then extended his appreciation to the Canadian crew, production team, cast, Amazon, Sony, and all who contributed to bringing the show to life.

Reflecting on playing Homelander — the dangerously powerful and egotistical leader of The Seven — Starr credited the role with giving him the opportunity to “discover and push boundaries” in unexpected ways. He also thanked showrunner Eric Kripke, calling him a “co-parent” of the character and adding, “We created a monster, sir. And I will miss him, and you.”

Starr closed his message with gratitude for the fans, calling them the “life blood” of the series and promising the final season will be worth the wait. Signing off as Homelander for the last time, he wrote, “We cooked for the last time. Can’t wait to show you what we made.”

The Boys, which premiered in 2019, has earned commercial success and critical acclaim, including eight Emmy nominations. The final season is slated for release next year, while spinoff Gen V will premiere its second season on September 17.