Anthony Starr’s performance in season 4 of The Boys has sparked significant responses among fans online. In The Boys, Starr plays Homelander, the Seven’s leader and an all-powerful force at Vought and throughout the show’s globe.
In season 4 of The Boys, Starr’s Homelander is joined by a prominent ensemble that includes Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell, Erin Moriarity as Starlight, Jessie T. Usher as A-Train, Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk, Chace Crawford as The Deep, and Tomer Capone as Frenchie.
Starr’s Homelander performance in season 4 of The Boys has sparked passionate reactions from audiences. Fans specifically criticized Starr’s performance in episode 4, which stunned many viewers. Audiences are demanding for Starr to be nominated for Emmys and other honors for his powerful performance in the most recent, horrific episode. Multiple viewers singled out Starr’s Homelander chuckle in one scene as a highlight of the episode. Look at some of their comments below:
Some were quick to point out how long overdue awards recognition is for Starr, who has never been nominated for an Emmy for his role in The Boys. This includes @anthonystarrgifs, who said that they “still have no words” in reaction to the previous episode.
GIVE ANTONY STARR ALL THE AWARDS… #TheBoys pic.twitter.com/6xZpseRpvM
— ReelRhapsody (@ReelRhapsody) June 20, 2024
Echoing this sentiment, @ReelRhapsody says “GIVE ANTHONY STARR ALL THE AWARDS.”
@AmanVats01 specifically calls out Starr’s maniacal laugh in the episode, saying that the actor is “f*ckin wild for this laugh.”
the uneasy feeling this gives without any words or any real actions is so crazy antony starr the man that you are
pic.twitter.com/awQxySbDMi— gray (@PETITEHUGHlE) June 20, 2024
Others point to a bloodsoaked moment, that includes a quiet shot of Homelander’s back in an elevator. @PETITEHUGHIE noted that there is an “uneasy feeling this gives without any words.”
As in the case of previous viewers, @Vahni_7 also points out Starr’s laugh in The Boys season 4, episode 4, and says that the actor deserves an Emmy.
@scenesoftheboys calls episode 4 “one of the most unhinged episodes in television history,” and praises Starr’s performance.
The laugh is still a particular obsession among fans, such as @musstmelonn, who says “That evil laugh from homelander is going to be iconic in coming years.”
Why Starr Is The Best Part of The Boys
Homelander Makes For A Terrifying Villain
The fourth episode of The Boys is simply a continuation of Homelander’s already insane personality. In season 3 of The Boys, spectators were introduced to the character’s ruthlessness, as evidenced by the Supe’s brutal visions and frequently equally vicious deeds. Homelander began season 4 in a more relaxed mode, tired by the pushovers that surrounded him and obeyed his every desire. Homelander returns to his completely insane season 3 form in episode 4.
Starr delivers one of the top performances of the year, as unanimously acknowledged by all who viewed the episode. In The Boys, Starr has the difficulty of giving over-the-top performances without appearing overdone and exhausted. He does this brilliantly throughout the series, giving a terrifying portrayal with measured speech delivery that keeps Homelander grounded.
