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Antony Starr "Proud" of Viral Homelander Memes Ahead of 'The Boys' Season 5

Antony Starr has expressed pride in the viral memes spawned by his character Homelander's expressive panic attack scene from 'The Boys' Season 3. He finds it surreal that younger audiences have connected with the character through these humorous online edits. The show's fifth season is set to premiere on Prime Video on April 8, with episodes releasing weekly. The series, based on the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, will be available to stream in several Indian languages.

Key Points: Antony Starr on Homelander Memes & The Boys Season 5

  • Starr proud of viral Homelander memes
  • Memes from a Season 3 panic attack scene
  • Season 5 premieres April 8 on Prime Video
  • Show available in multiple Indian languages
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Antony Starr says he is "proud" of Homelander memes ahead of 'The Boys' season 5

Antony Starr reacts to viral Homelander memes from The Boys, calling it "surreal." Details on Season 5's Prime Video premiere.

"I'm proud of Homelander's memes. - Antony Starr"

Mumbai, April 7

Actor Antony Starr has expressed pride over the viral memes inspired by his character Homelander from the hit series 'The Boys', as anticipation builds for its fifth season on Prime Video.

The show, known for its sharp satire and shocking twists, has consistently dominated pop culture discourse, with Starr's portrayal of the volatile superhero Homelander becoming a major talking point. One particular moment from Season 3, a panic attack scene featuring the 'inflated cheeks' expression, exploded across timelines, turning into one of the most widely shared meme formats from the show, as per the press release.

Reflecting on the unexpected popularity of these memes, Starr said that he finds it "surreal" yet gratifying that younger audiences resonate with the character in unusual ways. He recalled being unaware of how expressive his performance appeared on screen, only to later discover that fans had turned the moment into humorous edits circulating online.

"I love that young people seem to connect with this character, in a very strange way. There's one shot from season three, where Homelander has a panic attack. I didn't know that my cheeks were so elasticated, so rubbery...! Two years later, all these kids were blowing my cheeks up like hot air balloons, there was a whole sequence of memes going around. It's surreal. There are elements of the show, if not the entire show, that are firmly in the collective pop culture's consciousness, it's great. It's indicative of how the show has really gotten into people's minds, it's fun. I'm proud of Homelander's memes," Starr said in a statement.

Based on the best-selling comic created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the show has been developed by Eric Kripke. It features an ensemble cast including Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty and Chace Crawford, among others.

Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film, and Point Grey Pictures, 'The Boys' Season 5 will premiere with Episode 1 and 2 on Prime Video, on April 8, followed by weekly releases every Wednesday, until the finale on May 13. This season will be available to stream in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.

- ANI

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Rohit P
It's great that the show is getting dubbed in so many Indian languages. My friends who aren't comfortable with English can finally watch it properly. The memes are a bonus – they make the dark themes a bit more shareable and relatable for everyone.
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Arjun K
Starr is a phenomenal actor. Homelander is terrifying because he's so believable. The fact that a moment of pure vulnerability became a meme is ironic, but it just proves how iconic his performance is. Wednesday releases are perfect for a mid-week dose of chaos!
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Sarah B
While the memes are fun, I hope people don't lose sight of what the character represents. The show is a sharp critique of power and corruption. Sometimes reducing it to just memes can dilute the message. Still, it's fantastic outreach.
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Vikram M
The timing is perfect for the Indian audience with the summer holidays starting. Binge-watching plans are sorted! The local language dubs are a game-changer. Antony Starr deserves all the praise – playing a villain you love to hate is not easy.
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Kavya N
My WhatsApp is full of those cheek memes! It's amazing how a global show finds a local connection through humor. Excited to see what new meme-worthy moments Season 5 will give us. Prime Video is really delivering with the simultaneous Indian language release.

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