In the world of superhero television, few characters have made as strong an impact as Homelander from The Boys. Played by Antony Starr, the morally complex and terrifying supe has evolved into a full-blown pop culture phenomenon—thanks in large part to the internet’s obsession with memes.
Now, Starr himself is fully leaning into the viral trend.
During a recent appearance on TODAY, the actor humorously acknowledged how meme culture has reshaped his public image and career.
“Memes are what I’m in it for, man… My career is now about memes,” Starr joked when asked to recreate some of Homelander’s most iconic viral moments.
Antony Starr Reacts to Homelander Meme Fame
When prompted to reenact his expressions without sound effects, Starr playfully pushed back, highlighting how essential they are to the meme experience.
“The sound effects need to go with the meme… It’s very weird if you don’t do it. That’s just cruel,” he quipped, drawing laughs from the hosts.
Reacting to one of his most widely circulated memes, Starr added with amusement, “That almost looks like a special effect. I’m sure they made it bigger, but that’s my favourite one.”
Encouraging Fans to Go Wilder
Rather than shying away from the internet’s humor, Starr is actively encouraging fans to take things even further.
“The worse the better. The more silly I look, the happier I am,” he said, inviting audiences to continue creating exaggerated and hilarious content around his character.
Despite playing one of the darkest figures on television, Starr admitted he never anticipated Homelander becoming such a dominant force in meme culture.
“Somehow the worst character on the show has become the most memed,” he shared. “I never knew I would be in that position in pop culture… I’m really thrilled.”
Final Season Builds Anticipation
As meme culture continues to fuel the show’s popularity, fans are also gearing up for the final chapter of The Boys. Episode 3 of the final season is set to premiere on Prime Video on April 15.
With its mix of satire, action, and unforgettable characters, the series has cemented its place in modern entertainment—and thanks to Antony Starr’s performance, Homelander remains at the center of both its storytelling and its viral success.
