Anthony Starr Bids Farewell as 'The Boys' Wraps Up Filming

Los Angeles, Aug 14 (PTI) “The Boys” actor Anthony Starr, renowned for his role as Homelander, has penned an emotional farewell note as filming for the beloved Amazon Prime series wraps.

Progressing from its 2019 debut, the television adaptation of the comic book series culminated in a five-season journey, capturing audiences globally. Conceived by Eric Kripke, “The Boys” distinguishes itself with its satirical take on the superhero genre.

Starr, embodying the complex, egotistic Homelander, leader of “The Seven,” expressed the surreal nature of concluding this creative chapter. He remarked, “Been waiting a little to let things settle and try and process the end of this show.” The actor also highlighted the various obstacles encountered between seasons, mentioning, “This juggernaut left the station and never stopped. Except for that Covid moment. Oh and the strikes. That was a thing too.”

With deep affection for his character and the show, Starr reflected, “I love this show. And I love this character. Truly. I will dearly miss heading to work, knowing what we were aiming for but never knowing where we would find ourselves by the end of the day... Only that we would have fun and it would be creatively rewarding in the extreme.” He praised its unique nature, noting, “There’s nothing else like it. It lives in its own lane.”

Starr extended his gratitude towards the ensemble of talents behind the scenes, acknowledging Kripke as Homelander's “co-parent.” He remarked, “We created a monster, sir. And I will miss him, and you.” Starr continued, “At the end of the shoot, all there really is to say is- thank you. The incredible Canadian crew. The amazing production team. The insanely talented cast. The people at Amazon and Sony that took a chance on this insane thing (and made the great choice in casting me) and all the other people that contributed in some way, big or small, to this beautiful, complex, warped, delicious show.”

An emotionally charged thank-you was also dedicated to the series' robust fan base. Starr emphasized, “And finally- massive thank you to the fans. You are the life blood. 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.”

While a premiere date for the fifth season remains unconfirmed, entertainment news outlet Deadline suggests a potential 2026 release. Furthermore, the universe of “The Boys” expands with a spin-off, “Gen V,” which debuted in 2023 and is set to return for a second season this September. PTI COR BK BK

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