The Boys’ Antony Starr Says the Homelander Memes Should Be ‘Worse’
The Boys’ Antony Starr Says the Homelander Memes Should Be ‘Worse’Evolve EditorsTue, April 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM UTC
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The Boys star Antony Starr is fully embracing the internet’s obsession with his on-screen persona, turning viral jokes and memes into part of his identity. The Homelander actor now sees these as a surprising but fun extension of his work.
The Boys star Antony Starr reenacts Homelander memes
During a recent appearance, Antony Starr leaned into the humor around Homelander and even recreated some of the internet’s favorite moments. He joked that memes have become central to his career, saying, “Memes are what I’m in it for… My career is now about memes.”
He also pointed out that recreating those viral clips without sound effects feels off. “The sound effects need to go with the meme… That’s just cruel,” Starr said, adding to the playful tone. Looking back at one popular meme, he laughed and said it almost looked like visual effects were added, calling it his favorite.
Instead of shying away, Starr encouraged fans to push things further. “The worse the better,” he said, explaining that he enjoys it more when the memes make him look ridiculous. He admitted he never expected such a dark and ruthless character to become a major part of internet culture, calling the experience surprising but exciting.
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The popularity comes from The Boys itself, a superhero drama that flips the genre by showing corrupt and dangerous heroes. Homelander, the main antagonist, has become the fan-favorite for his corruption, thirst for power, unpredictability, and his obsession with drinking milk. That layered performance is what makes him so meme-worthy and widely discussed online.
The show also features stars like Karl Urban and Jack Quaid and has built a loyal fanbase thanks to its bold storytelling and shocking moments. With its final season continuing to roll out on Prime Video, the series remains a major talking point, and clearly, the memes are not slowing down anytime soon.
The Boys’ final season episode 3 will release on Prime Video on April 15.
Originally reported by Risabh Shandilya on Mandatory.
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