Summary
Anthony Starr’s performance inThe Boysseason 4 has fans online giving strong reactions. Starr plays the role of Homelander inThe Boys, the leader of the Seven and an all-controlling force at Vought and within the show’s world. InThe Boysseason 4, Starr’s Homelander is joined by a leading cast 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.
Now, audiences are reacting strongly to Starr’s Homelander performance inThe Boysseason 4. Specifically, fans called out Starr’s performance in episode 4, which floored a number of viewers.Audiences are calling for Starr to be nominated for Emmysand other awards for his stirring performance in the latest, shocking episode. Multiple viewers specifically called out Starr’s Homelander laugh in one scene as a standout part of the episode. Check out some of their responses 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 inThe Boys. This includes @anthonystarrgifs, who said that they “still have no words” in reaction to the previous episode.
Echoing this sentiment, @ReelRhapsodysays “GIVE ANTHONY STARR ALL THE AWARDS.”
@AmanVats01specifically calls out Starr’s maniacal laugh in the episode, saying that the actor is “f*ckin wild for this laugh.”
Others point to a bloodsoaked moment, that includes a quiet shot of Homelander’s back in an elevator. @PETITEHUGHIEnoted that there isan “uneasy feeling this gives without any words.”
As in the case of previous viewers, @Vahni_7also points out Starr’s laugh inThe Boysseason 4, episode 4, and says that the actor deserves an Emmy.
@scenesoftheboyscalls episode 4 “one of the most unhinged episodes in television history,” and praises Starr’s performance.
@zerowontmisswrites simply that “Homelander is HIM.”
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 Boysseason 4, episode 4is only a further continuation of the already-unhinged character of Homelander. InThe Boysseason 3, audiences were introduced to just how ruthless the character could be, confronted by the Supe’s violent visions and his often equally violent actions. The start of season 4 saw Homelander in a more dialed-back form, as he was exhausted with all the pushovers who surrounded him, obeying his every whim. Episode 4 returns Homelander to his utterly unhinged season 3 form.
Every Member Of The Boys Shares The Exact Same Story Theme In Season 4
The Boys season 4 sees all of its main characters struggling individually, but the team’s subplots have more in common than it first seems.
Starr is giving one of the best performances of the year, as was universally recognized by those who saw the episode. InThe Boys, Starr has the challenge of giving over-the-top performances without seeming overwrought and exhausting. He does this stunningly throughout the series, providing achilling performance with a measured dialoguedelivery that still makes Homelander seem grounded.
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
