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Long before Antony Starr became the twisted face ofThe Boysas Homelander, there was one project he just couldn’t resist. Starr was so captivated by it that he did whatever it took to be part of it—and it turned out to be the role that shot him to stardom.
This wasn’t just any gig. It was the part that put him on the map and hinted at the edgy, intense performances he’s now famous for. So, what role had Starr going all-in before he ever donned that cape?
Before Homelander: HowBansheeLit the Spark for Antony Starr’s Dark Side
Antony Starrmight be known as the chillingly charismatic Homelander inThe Boys, but there was another role that made him say, “Holy, I really want to be a part of this.”Before becoming Amazon’s darkest superhero, Starr’s first big U.S. break came with Cinemax’sBanshee—a gritty action drama that made him a household name among cult series fans.
As a New Zealand native with over two decades in film and TV, Starr worked steadily, with early roles in Kiwi productions and Australian shows. But it wasn’t untilBansheethat he’d found a script that got him truly excited. Reflecting on his audition for the lead, Starr toldColliderhe was hooked:
I’ve got to be honest, not many of them ignite the flame or give you that burning feeling of, ‘Oh, god, I really want to be a part of this.’ This is not the first one, but in that last pilot season, this was the first one where I went, ‘Holy, I really want to be a part of this,’ because of the material and because of the people involved. The creative force that is the Banshee team is phenomenal.
InBanshee, Starr played an unnamed ex-con who, after 15 years behind bars, heads to a small town to rekindle things with an old flame, only to end up posing as the town’s sheriff, Lucas Hood. The show mixed intense action with emotional stakes, as Starr’s character steered through undercover life in a town where secrets—and violence—ran deep.
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WhenBansheepremiered in 2013, it ran four acclaimed seasons and gave Starr the U.S. spotlight he’d been seeking. Even now, he looks back fondly on the show, admitting toEW,“I thought the violence on Banshee always had a little wink to the audience, a little tongue and cheek,”something that carried over toThe Boys.
Antony Starr’s Surprising Ad for ‘Fake Mobile Game’
Antony Starr showed up in ads for a “fake mobile game” calledLast War Survival, and the internet has thoughts. Known for its misleading gameplay videos,Last War Survivalhas become part of a trend where mobile games promise one thing in ads but deliver another entirely. Seeing Starr’s face in these quirky promotions left fans puzzled, given his rising stardom.
So, why the unexpected partnership? Money talks. Celebrities lending their faces to mobile game ads has grown, with names likePedro PascalandSimon Cowellcashing in. Starr’s ad moment might be here today, forgotten tomorrow—a modern, if fleeting, approach to celeb endorsements.
“I know if I screw it up, no one’s gonna say anything”: Antony Starr Almost Felt Like He Had Become Homelander While Filming One Gruesome Scene in The Boys
Bansheeis available to watch on Max & Apple TV.
Heena Singh
Editor | Former Senior Writer
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
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