Actor Antony Starr used his Instagram account to say goodbye to Homelander, posting a short video of himself stripping away the blood‑splattered makeup that defined the character in The Boys’ season‑5 finale. In the caption he jokes that spoilers are “no longer a thing,” before launching a gallery of thirteen behind‑the‑scenes shots.
The images capture Starr hanging out with fellow cast members Jack Quaid, Karl Urban and Karen Fukuhara as filming wrapped, and include a playful shot of him in full Homelander armor cradling a life‑size replica of the scarred suit that appeared after Butcher’s crowbar‑to‑the‑head moment. The gallery reproduces the gruesome look that revealed Homelander’s vulnerability when his powers were stripped away, offering fans a clear view of the final on‑screen appearance.
Starr has embodied the anti‑hero since The Boys debuted in 2019, turning the character into a viral meme staple. With the series concluding earlier this week and IGN rating the finale 8/10, the actor’s post serves as a final nod to the show’s brutal tone. While a Vought Rising spin‑off is slated for 2027, it remains uncertain whether Starr will ever reprise the role.
