Antony Starr Won't Play Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1

Antony Starr, renowned for his portrayal of the chilling antagonist Homelander in "The Boys," has confirmed that he will not be lending his voice to the character in Mortal Kombat 1. Here's how he responded and the reactions from fans.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander Will Not Be Voiced by Antony Starr

Antony Starr's decision was revealed through a simple yet clear response on his Instagram account. When a fan inquired about his involvement in voicing Homelander for Mortal Kombat 1, Starr replied with a succinct "nope."

The announcement of Homelander as part of the upcoming DLC characters for Mortal Kombat 1 had sparked excitement among fans, especially given Starr's acclaimed performance in "The Boys." His portrayal has been pivotal to the series' success, which even led to a spin-off, "GenV," featuring a cameo by Homelander. On November 12, 2023, Starr shared behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram, prompting a fan to ask about his role in the game. His straightforward response left fans disappointed, echoing their high regard for his performance as the villain.

Speculations Surrounding Antony Starr

This news marks a departure from Mortal Kombat's tradition of featuring original voice actors, as seen with J.K. Simmons reprising his role as Omni-Man from the "Invincible" series. Fans had naturally expected the same for Homelander and Starr.

Speculation abounds among fans, with some theorizing that Starr might be misleading them, perhaps channeling Homelander's deceptive nature. Others suggest he might be bound by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or simply tired of constant inquiries, leading to his definitive response. Additionally, fans note that Starr has previously voiced Homelander in a Call of Duty collaboration, fueling hopes that he might still be involved with Mortal Kombat 1.

As the gaming community awaits further updates, the truth behind Starr's involvement remains uncertain. Fans continue to look forward to more news about Homelander's role in Mortal Kombat 1.