The Boy's Antony Starr on Playing a Superhero Villain | SDCC 2019

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Host Xia Anderson (@Xia_Land) chats with Antony Starr (@AntonyStarr) about The Boys at San Diego Comic-Con 2019!
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[@ArtThouLivid]

This guy is killing it as Homelander, the way he goes from vulnerable to angry or evil always gets to me, he gives of the vibe of a psychopath... so awesome

[@peterjanbo657]

Yup. A masterpiece..

[@captainfighter7666]

I feel terrified of him wearing normal cloths. I don't even know if this is just a part of the show or not.

[@saleemsuliman3062]

The best part when he wanks in anger in the Boys

[@planeswalkermeru7247]

I love to hate his character.

[@rijokripto3633]

Well, its also a character... CHARACTER IS a psycho.... or CAN be....

[@01bigtrev]

His Season 3 acting has been some award winning stuff. Absolutely amazing watching him and he pulls you in to pay attention.

[@ThorDyrden]

The scene, when he talks to himself in the mirror, clearly showing the two different sides of Homelander struggling with each other just by his mimic is iconic.

[@flashbackshape]

He’s such a good actor, it’s hard watching an interview without expecting him to zap someone.

[@wearywanderer1912]

Even the reporter seems disturbed in the end. lol

[@raguram9343]

@@wearywanderer1912 at the time of interview the series was not even yet don't make up stuff

[@wearywanderer1912]

@@raguram9343 Just kidding dude. Chill xD

[@grapplehoeker]

It's hard watching an interview while the image of Homelander masturbating from the top of a skyscraper is still branded into my memory... I loved that scene BTW, not for the action but for the juxtaposition of the clichéd Batman pose ;)

[@FlinchDukeMercy]

Loved the dude after Banshee, glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

[@Neojhun]

He was interesting in a Swat Police show called RUSH. He was a bit creepy there made sense he is play Homelander now.

[@diskmort]

I really hope that this dude will eventually getting a major role in a big budget movies, or at least an oscar-worthy movie, dude's a frickin amazing actor.

[@EDDIEGLUSKY]

Yeah he kinda did after assaulting a chef😂no jokd, he really is a brilliant actor, his homelander protrayal is more intimidating and badass than the comics version

[@asais44]

When I read that, I was like 'who did he play on Banshee?', only to realize after a quick search that he's the main character... He looks so different.

[@allanluke6553]

Word

[@Borderose]

If HBO is serious about a Game of Thrones prequel? Starr would be my pick for a young Tywin Lannister.

[@Borderose]

@@Monkeey1 He's definitely got that aura of intimidation Charles Dance radiated.

[@perce1veALL]

Game of Throne prequel is set thousands of years ago. I don't think that Tywin was even born then.

[@Borderose]

@@perce1veALL The prequel is set around 300 years prior to present story. It's about Aegon's Conquest. That said, I know. But some people have floated a mini-series concept about a young Aerys and Tywin and the deterioration of their friendship. In case they do pursue it? I want Starr considered for the role of a young Lord Tywin.

[@Borderose]

@@Monkeey1 Is it? I must have been hearing different rumors then. If it is about the Long Night...Holy fucking shitballs. What? Is the whole thing just going to be one episode then?

[@creamcheese7845]

I have been more interested in a young Tywin than any other ear of GoT.

[@tommyapples8490]

The way these actors nail the American accent is amazing. There's so many actors that you'd never know are from other countries

[@dCa991]

Maybe it's just the New Zealand accent but it almost sounds like he's fading between the two. 0:24 - 0:33 sounded really American.

[@tommyapples8490]

@@dCa991 oh yeah... it was all American until he said " the characters history" part ..I love this gdamn show..lol

[@MMG008]

American accent is pretty easy to nail tbh.

[@urbonx]

@@tommyapples8490 why? I'm not american. What do you mean?

[@baramis575]

@@MMG008 probably for you but that’s not the general consensus. You can find KZbin videos of people trying to impersonate American accents and it’s definitely not good for the most part

[@macleod1592]

This dude is a world class actor. I am constantly impressed with his acting ability in this show.

[@tarasshevchenko8917]

He's great in the series!

[@ashishuikey5870]

Antony's appearance,his acting and his voice actually added so much weight in his character.

[@davidb6927]

yes.. perfect Aryan poster boy

[@quill7889]

@@davidb6927 ?

[@taraishot100]

Aryan? Dude he’s a New Zealander

[@wsns5389]

only he could act as HOmeleander

[@king_halcyon]

@@davidb6927 wtf

[@Saiibot]

I dunno why, i’m still scared.

[@Raul8to]

imagine i saw that scene on weed so i will be perma scared of Homelander jeez

[@pranavbalajee9289]

😂😂

[@hansuri401]

same bruu

[@kwaaajohn9432]

Idk he may actually have powers😭😭

[@darklightimages]

Should have seen him when he was in the show Banshee

[@pcssfc]

It’s so weird seeing him out of costume

[@jakeifraimov3430]

Is it legal to be that handsome? Damn Anthony. Keep up the good work!

[@josephbrady711]

His original breakthrough show is called outrageous fortune, set in West Auckland and he plays identical twins, ones a stoner and the other a lawyer. 90% of New Zealand thought there was actually twin brothers acting in the show. It's incredible

[@tukangblink5899]

Reporter: Please Please Please dont laser me

[@bigsensei9366]

Even if he's not playing as homelander he's very scary, love to see more of his antagonis performance in the future movies/series

[@j.1759]

true. Even when he's not acting there's something about him that I can't quite articulate. He's a great actor villain roles definitely suit him very well

[@FreePalestineFromGenocideNOW]

He's a dick irl so maybe it's that. He assaulted someone at a bar in Spain and was arrested and jailed.

[@clikzip]

You should check out Banshee, amazing show he did before The Boys. No-one watched it when it was on, but its a very underrated show and he puts in an awesome performance as the star.

[@annanicole9653]

​@@j.1759 right.. he seems off in real life, idk.

[@imafunguy936]

@@annanicole9653 lol no you've just got homelander faces burned in your minds now that you don't see Anthony Starr anymore lol it happens

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

This man is going to be giant in film he has so much talent his potential is limitless 👍

[@HenryChinaski614]

He nails the reason this series is so popular. Classic story telling.

[@TheMemoryPolice]

He;s so cute😍😍

[@omarq1746]

we want this actor to be reverse flash!!

[@BK-sh2pn]

I just thinking about that

[@FreePalestineFromGenocideNOW]

Damn that would be perfect casting!

[@Eggy79]

I love that he expresses exactly what I love about his performance as Homelander. He shows him as evil but also taps into a vulnerability about him that really fleshes the character out. The best villains are not just cardboard cutout bad guys whose only motivation is to kill for the sake of killing.

[@PureNRG2]

One good exception might be Heath Ledger’s Joker who is arguably one of the greatest villains of all time.

[@Eggy79]

@@PureNRG2 For me personally, I've never been a huge fan of the DK Joker for that very reason. Sure, he's entertaining but I hold that separately from "good villain", but of course, to each their own, and I definitely see what you mean

[@_LilRascal_]

I like that Antony Starr didn’t get jacked for the series. His slim figure and the fake muscles helps sell the notion that Homelander is just lazy with his powers. He could be so much more powerful if he put effort into training and developing his abilities, but he just doesn’t care to. He feels he’s so far above humanity that no one will ever be able to catch up

[@farce_knight9548]

Wat

[@phugindomas]

@@farce_knight9548Huh

[@fred2211x00]

no dude

[@petergriffin7121]

@@phugindomas wot

[@lunausagi8495]

Nopers

[@kimjongunvevo]

He’s such an amazing actor. Homelander can do anything, even pretend like a dude called Antony Starr.

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Anthony Starr is a great talent and still young. Looking forward to many future great roles for him.

[@tavastian3288]

If you guys havent seen Banshee yet., go watch it. Its one of the best shows out there. Antony does phenomenal job as antihero lead in it. The main villain of the show is also just so damn good

[@PerunsZGRevenge]

His eyes are just so unnerving by themselves. Very cold eyes, and the stare of a bird. Unnerving, perfect choice for the role, I'd really love to see more of him in other shows and movies in the future.

[@malekith3344]

Yes daddy

[@DaHans360]

His American accent is excellent

[@Natcam3]

Sounds like he's spent too much time in the US and barely sounds Kiwi now

[@stephenhodges1688]

That’s funny, I was going to say I didn’t know he had an accent (not American) I didn’t know where he was from.

[@taraishot100]

Yeah for a New Zealander his American accent was well done for the show anyone who doesn’t know Anthony Star would think he’s American lol.. Both him and the Billy Butcher actor are from New Zealand

[@scortexfire]

After watching Banshee I wanted him to get more famous so bad. He's such a good actor.

[@xvidmisx]

love this show, great actors

[@infini1970]

It's pretty cool that he's dressed and acts so differently than in the show. I mean like a completely different person. Not just movie star type where they show up and are pretty much being themselves in the movies and rely on that over actual acting skills like Antony.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

She's beautiful

[@richmahogany21]

My bois wearing a muscle suit under his outfit, don't blame him because his acting is amazing so being staunch doesn't really matter if you compare it to the rock who can't act nearly as good but is stacked

[@TheShakan973]

A good way to think of it is that Vought maybe forced Homelander to wear that suit to look more like a stereotypical hero.

[@thestarkknightreturns]

This guy does some epic acting in the series. I could see him as a younger Tony Stark, if they ever consider rebooting the original Avengers. But by that time he will be as old as RDJ is now already....

[@sanjayraju988]

They will never Reboot the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not in 100 years.

[@thestarkknightreturns]

@@sanjayraju988 you clearly don't read comics son. You don't know what you're talking about 1. You think we'll never see the OGs? Cap, Tony, hulk and Thor in their prime form? 2. It wouldn't need to be a reboot. Just a soft reboot. They have just introduced the concept of alternate realities. An entire series will take place in one of them, with a character that has been dead. You really think there are no other Tony Starks, other Caps, other Widows?

[@sanjayraju988]

The Stark Knight Returns True. But as that is set in the same universe you would have to use the same actors for those roles, even though you are dealing with alternate realities.

[@tysimmons8694]

I don’t really see him as Young Tony Stark. If anything, he’d be Vision imo.

[@TbYolo]

Why would he play a Young Tony Stark when he is in his 40’s ?? Fcking dumbasses

[@KikiFox1989]

And little did they know it would turn out like it has. Great show great characters 👏 👍

[@theentertainist3634]

In the boys he’s homelander In real life he’s Hugh Campbell

[@Ally.Cat.252]

Needs to be the reverse flash

[@wokeaf1337]

Antony Starr is such a good actor.

[@Jay-bt3wo]

In comics, Homelander underneath that buffed suit is very skinny and so is Antony Starr. Awesome!

[@Enzo87325]

Dude is a genius and deserves an award

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Antony Star is a real joy to see act. Glad to see New Zelanders getting work.

[@agustinromano1128]

I would really love to see him as Albert Wesker If they (Capcom) do a decent adaptation of the franchise of Resident Evil. This dude it's perfect for the role

[@Peter-wg3dn]

I love this idea

[@mychaeljones7526]

Too bad their will never be a good adaption of the Resident Evil franchise. If they just make it like the remakes but live action then yes.

[@WickedScott]

He's so good, I expected his eyes to start glowing when she said he was a villain behind the scenes.

[@vinnster]

I have loved Antony sin Banshee. A must see ,best action drama series.

[@RANBIRSINGH-nx3sx]

HE COMPLETELY KILLED ANOTHER A LIST STARS OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELANDER' CHARACTER🔥🔥

[@scienceByV]

Who

[@Ironclad360]

@@scienceByV He doesn't know. This failure just wants attention

[@bharatsandri8434]

Antony starr as new Wolverine I think it's good casting 👌.

[@totsflores5181]

why does it feels like he's in character?chills

[@ALGtheMC]

I’m sure he’s never heard that question before

[@johnb2157]

Whoever Eric Kripke sources to cast his shows is a star

[@paulgardner8867]

Cool dude Anthony has a who tshirt on

[@y_flash2280]

Ashley found a good interviewer..

[@gamewapcraft]

he is heart of THE BOYS SERIES

[@Super.-.]

I m really excited for people to see the real me 🔥🔥

[@elnombredelarosa3167]

I can't get over his accent

[@Jesus-bo5my]

This is the firstime a saw Homelander without his suite

[@mertruc.5242]

this guy carry the whole show

[@BaldCape9]

Karl Urban carries

[@im_that_guy]

Great cast all around. They all carry the show

[@jerm5]

It's an amazing ensemble cast. But in the midst of this overflowing sea of talent, Antony Starr still manages to stand out. Such a phenomenal actor.

[@Fran_Tluanga]

i dont know if its true but in my view, when an actor totally nailed a particular character, then theres less scope for them to act in bigger movies playing a different role. i want antony starr to cast in big hollywood movies, but we'll still see him as homelander😁

[@JamesMichaelDoyle]

not really. its up to the actor. when they nail a performance, any time in the future a script calls for a similar one, they will go after that actor. so they will get ALL of those roles offered to them. its up to the actor to accept them, or stay available for something else. most actors prefer to just keep working and will accept any good role as they come. robin williams has done a ridiculous range of things. as has karl urban, samuel jackson, jim carrey, the list goes on. sure they all have a "typecast" but they have also been able to give great performances outside that type. its a matter of staying available until one of them comes up.

[@jerm5]

I thought so too, until I saw him as Sheriff Hood on Banshee. He's so different, he made me forget he was Homelander. He was more like Butcher on that show, actually, hehe. Hope we get to see him in more stuff. If Hollywood is smart, they'll take advantage of this guy's massive range.

[@koolerpure]

Lol he even acted like homelander as she started asking the question

[@shaun6357]

Wow! She had a conversation with Homelander.

[@yoman3597]

Best as homelander

[@GlassesAndCoffeeMugs]

legendary actor

[@mixturetube6531]

This man is from different world 🤣🤣🤣

[@pmcmanus420]

Starr played a great good guy in Banshee.

[@jaypady9463]

He is the best actor on the show, only because his role or character has a wide variety of emotions

[@Ligreid]

Outstanding actor

[@pac1fic055]

Can’t think of anyone else playing Homelander. This guy was born for the role.

[@cesargonzalezpacheco3214]

You are a fucking great villian my respects

[@KevinKosmoArt]

Lol. Homelander is a skinny dude without the suit. Despite that and the disarming kiwi accent, he's still somewhat intimidating. Must be his resting Homelander face

[@JRTKesha]

I kept waiting for him to switch into Homelander mode and have the reporter shit herself.

[@Kai88988]

no wonder he never takes the suit off

[@glorifiedtoasterwithlegs2294]

He's got to be nerfed. Otherwise, he's perfect

[@jonmegarton8078]

This guy is an amazing actor, plays the best villain and is humble respectful human being.. Exactly the opposite of Ezra Miller in every way

[@treeboy6287]

Not sure if you're trolling, since he out here fighting staff at restaurant like Erza

[@jonmegarton8078]

@@treeboy6287 Always, altho I do think he's a great actor unlike Ezra

[@arpitbaid7]

Amazing actor - killing it as homelander

[@jonathanpretty5031]

Antony Starr is awesome as Homelander! He's such a bastard! Lol

[@frenchcoupon3391]

Antony carries alone the show. No doubt about it.

[@pac1fic055]

While he’s a phenomenal Homelander, other actors are doing a terrific job as well, not to mention the excellent writing.

[@frenchcoupon3391]

@@pac1fic055 true, but take out the Homelander and you’ll lose the show’s main attraction.

[@Themistocles30]

He would make a great Adam Warlock for the mcu.

[@MasterChris666]

love this man homelander

[@bublanjana1816]

You could edit the background wallpaper with vought-con wallpaper.. would have been more intense..

[@shahree100]

He is really really good.

[@janapetru9681]

Cool actor, best of this serial

[@KtsjingTUBE]

He should be the perfect flash

[@WHITE_RAPTOR]

Zoom

[@Hilleetroll]

Antony Starr playin nice Homelander

[@doanh6499]

her head's movement is epic !! 1:07

[@voidburger2989]

He's awesome as Homelander

[@E9oK9kMaV]

Antony looks so good blond.

[@marcofangueiro3864]

If i was Antony Starr i would just walk around dressed as homelander, the dude is the character and he does it masterfully

[@marcofangueiro3864]

And if o saw him i would be scared shitless that he would laser me at any moment

[@dopeyrelaxingsounds8607]

@@marcofangueiro3864 Bruh the writing and acting is so fucking good. I hope they dont fuck it up like GOT or go too far with. (Not saying the show is GOT level though, just an example)

[@kAt-jf4vq]

He's my crush now ahahahahaha.

[@planetxfilm]

All Hail Homelander.

[@sticky59]

Kiwi power !

[@thribs]

Villain? Homelander is the hero. Someone we could all inspire to be

[@Terjecs]

nah hes the villain lol

[@lokeshr9794]

😂😂

[@naviryzen7935]

wannabe barnie?

[@bandhanmondal4685]

I am terrified by Antony Starr...!!!😢

[@G-a-u-r-a-v007]

Be careful reporters please. Expect laser beam anytime

[@richards1708]

Anthony: Finally it's being released. Executives:"We didn't have a choice you tried to laser us."

[@alonymelony8047]

HOLY SHIT ITS HOMELANDER

[@bronwenable]

Home run Xia! tss tss

[@gabrielschulz302]

zack Morris "it's alright right because a saved by the bell"

[@ismaeles93]

Well done Lucas Hood!

[@Daemon1995_]

he would be perfect as reverse-flash.

[@redbeatinfected3374]

what a legend. An evil psychotic mega legend! :D

[@alyster8520]

even in this interview you can't be sure if he's not just gonna laser someone's head off

[@surajthakur401]

Nice acting by homelander

[@ArclightHD4K]

Didn't even know he had an accent lmao, he does a good job covering it up on the show

[@snixelpig]

He did a really good show called Banshee on Cinemax I think. If you are a fan of his check it out sometime.

[@roadkill4007]

I want to see antony starr as hyperion and keanu reeves as wolverine and Karl as Doctor doom

[@touhidulanamruhan5991]

Karl was Skurge in Thor: Ragnarok