Antony Starr Bids Farewell to Homelander with Spoiler-Tastic Behind-the-Scenes Snaps

With the conclusion of The Boys, Antony Starr, who portrayed the infamous Homelander, has taken to Instagram to say his goodbyes in a memorable way. Brace yourselves for some serious spoilers as Starr shares a behind-the-scenes look at his time as the iconic character.

In a post that’s heavy on spoilers, Starr kicked things off with a video showcasing the moment he stripped away the gruesome makeup he wore during the dramatic finale of Season 5. He captioned his post with a humorous nod to the spoilers, saying, “Ok I feel like spoilers aren’t really a thing now but…spoilers.”

The post features a total of 13 images that capture the camaraderie Starr shared with his fellow cast members, including Jack Quaid (Hughie), Karl Urban (Butcher), and Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko) during their final days on set. It’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he reflects on the wild ride that the series has been.

Fans of The Boys will instantly recognize Starr’s makeup from the finale, which depicted a particularly chilling moment where Butcher used a crowbar on Homelander. It was a shocking turn of events for the once-dominant supervillain, and yet behind the scenes, it was all laughter and good times. One of the standout images shows Starr, fully suited as Homelander, playfully cradling a life-sized replica of himself post-crowbar incident.

Since The Boys debuted in 2019, Starr’s portrayal of Homelander has become a staple in internet meme culture. Even in the intense final season, fans couldn’t resist creating new memes featuring the character as the episodes aired. As Starr closes this chapter, it’s clear that fans are feeling the bittersweet impact of his departure.

While there’s no word on whether we’ll see Starr take on the role of Homelander again, The Boys Season 5 finale received solid acclaim, with many fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming Vought Rising spin-off set to release in 2027. For now, it seems like the legacy of Homelander will continue to live on in the hearts (and memes) of fans everywhere.