Summary:
- The Boys star Antony Starr is rumored to portray Booster Gold in the DCU, with a titular series set to release somewhere in 2026.
- The actor doesn’t confirm nor deny the rumor, instead, he praises James Gunn’s vision for helming the MCU.
- Besides Booster Gold, Starr is also linked to several other DCU roles, including Reverse Flash, Ultraman, and Two-Face.
Antony Starr, known for his chilling portrayal of the villainous Homelander in The Boys, is rumored to play a superhero role this time in the DC Universe. Starr’s incredible performance as the Supes has turned him into an action movie powerhouse, leading to rumors that he might be stepping into the shoes of another iconic character of the DCU, Booster Gold. So, how would the actor react?
In an interview with Comicbook.com (via @DCU_Updates/X), Starr addressed these casting rumors without directly confirming or denying them. Instead, he took the opportunity to commend James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, adding fuel to the speculative fire.
Antony Starr addresses the theory that he’s secretly Booster Gold pic.twitter.com/r43wfcbg3L
— DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates) May 29, 2024
Starr humorously mentioned playing golf with Gunn and expressed his excitement about Gunn’s vision for the DC Universe. I’m excited to see what he cooks up,” Starr remarked, leaving fans to wonder if he will indeed be leading HBO Max’s Booster Gold series.
“Me and James just play golf. I cannot wait to see what he does with the DC Universe. I think he’s a phenomenal director, producer, talent. He’s one of the biggest brands in the industry, so I’m excited to see what he cooks up,” said the actor.
Through three seasons of The Boys, Starr has proven his mettle as one of the best portrayals of a villain on the silver screen. He has that special knack for making Homelander intimidating and horrifying from the smallest of details, like how he uses his eyes and jawline to make the Supe look like he’s always on the verge of exploding, or how he makes the villain look as awkward and uncomfortable as possible in that infamous drinking milk scene.
In fact, Starr’s portrayal of Homelander is so good, that fans start wondering if the actor even embodies the personality and awkwardness of Homelander in real life as well. This level of talent makes him a prime candidate for several DCU roles.
Therefore, there have been numerous fan-casting of Starr in the DCU. Besides Booster Gold, one of the most loud-mouthed superheroes in the realm, one popular fan theory suggests Starr could play Reverse Flash.
As The Flash series with Grant Gustin demonstrated, Reverse Flash, aka Eobard Thawne, is an extremely complex and intimidating villain who comes from the future, and would stop at nothing to make Barry Allen’s life miserable. Starr’s intimidating presence would be perfect for this villain, potentially making him a formidable adversary not just for The Flash, but for other DCU heroes as well.
Another intriguing possibility is Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face. Starr’s acting range would allow him to portray the duality of Dent’s character, seamlessly transitioning from a beloved political hero to the tragic, sinister Two-Face. Ultraman, the evil version of Superman in the MCU is also a good role that Starr can portray, given that the actor has already played Homelander, a superhuman that resembles the Man of Steel the most.
Only time will tell if Antony Starr will join the MCU, but if he does, surely the actor will give us another unforgettable performance.
