In a surprising turn of events, Antony Starr, the acclaimed actor who portrays Homelander in the critically acclaimed series "The Boys," has confirmed that he will not reprise his role as the iconic antagonist for the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 1. This announcement came after a fan inquired about his involvement via an Instagram comment, to which Starr responded with a simple yet definitive "nope."
Homelander, a character central to the dark satire of "The Boys," has garnered widespread praise for Starr’s compelling performance. His portrayal has even extended to the spin-off series "GenV," where he made a notable cameo. Given the immense popularity of both the source material and the Mortal Kombat franchise, fans were thrilled to learn of Homelander’s inclusion as DLC. However, Starr’s decision has left many supporters of the actor and the series feeling disheartened.
Speculation surrounding Starr’s reasoning has sparked a flurry of theories. Traditionally, Mortal Kombat has honored its roots by casting original voice actors, such as J.K. Simmons, who recently lent his talents to the character Omni-Man. Fans were quick to assume that the same approach would apply to Homelander. Some believe Starr’s refusal could stem from contractual obligations or perhaps a desire to distance himself from further adaptations. Others speculate that the "nope" response was merely a playful tease to keep fans guessing.
Despite the actor's recent involvement in voice acting for other titles, such as the collaboration with Call of Duty, fans remain hopeful that this might not be the end of his contribution to the gaming world. Until more details emerge, the community eagerly awaits further updates regarding Homelander’s journey in Mortal Kombat 1.
