Antony Starr, known for his compelling portrayal of the antagonist in "The Boys," has confirmed that he will not be lending his voice to the character Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1. Dive into his response and the subsequent reactions from fans.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander Will Not Be Voiced by Antony Starr
Fans Express Disappointment
In a straightforward response on his Instagram account, Antony Starr dashed fans' hopes by replying "nope" to a query about voicing Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1. The excitement around the game's announcement of Homelander as a DLC character was palpable, given Starr's acclaimed performance in "The Boys." The show's success, largely credited to Starr, led to a spin-off, "GenV," where Homelander makes a cameo appearance. On November 12, 2023, Starr shared behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram, prompting the fateful question from a fan, to which he responded decisively.
The disappointment among fans was significant, reflecting their high regard for Starr's portrayal of the villainous character.
Speculations Surrounding Antony Starr’s Response
The news marks a notable deviation from Mortal Kombat's tradition of featuring original voice actors. For instance, J.K. Simmons reprised his role as Omni-Man from the "Invincible" series in Mortal Kombat 1, leading fans to expect the same for Homelander.
Speculation abounds, with some fans theorizing that Starr might be playfully misleading them, a trait befitting his character. Others suggest he may be under an NDA, preventing him from confirming his involvement. Additionally, some believe Starr might have grown weary of the constant inquiries and offered a definitive answer to quell them.
Notably, Starr has previously voiced Homelander in a collaboration with Call of Duty, adding to fans' suspicions that he might yet appear in Mortal Kombat 1.
As the gaming community waits for further updates on Homelander's inclusion in Mortal Kombat 1, the truth behind Starr's statement remains to be seen.
