The Boys Actor Antony Starr Says Goodbye to Homelander With Spoiler-Heavy Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Antony Starr has shared a heartfelt farewell to his character Homelander from The Boys through a series of behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. The post includes a video of him removing his gory makeup and several images with co-stars, capturing moments from the show's conclusion. As fans react to the end of the series, the legacy of Homelander continues to thrive in memes and discussions online.
- ▪Antony Starr posted a farewell to his character Homelander on Instagram after The Boys concluded.
- ▪The post features a video of Starr removing his makeup and 13 images with co-stars.
- ▪The series finale saw a dramatic and gruesome end for Homelander, but behind the scenes, the atmosphere was lighthearted.
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The BoysThe Boys Actor Antony Starr Says Goodbye to Homelander With Spoiler-Heavy Behind-the-Scenes Photos"Ok I feel like spoilers aren’t really a thing now but…spoilers..."By Michael CripeUpdated: May 23, 2026 8:56pm UTC0 commentsNow that The Boys is finally over, actor Antony Starr has taken to Instagram to bid farewell to his time as Homelander with a very spoiler-y photo gallery.Warning! Spoilers for The Boys series finale follow."Ok I feel like spoilers aren’t really a thing now but…spoilers," Starr said in the caption of his post, which opens with a video of him ripping off the gory makeup he graced in The Boys Season 5 finale. "Last [behind the scenes] from the epic conclusion of the trauma created baby man wrapped monster suit that was Homie. Love to all the cast, crew and fans.
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