Antony Starr Won't Play Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1

Antony Starr, renowned for his portrayal of the villainous Homelander in the hit series "The Boys," has confirmed that he will not be lending his voice to the character in Mortal Kombat 1. Dive into his response and the fans' reactions below.

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

Fans Are Disappointed At The News

Antony Starr directly addressed a fan's inquiry on his Instagram account, responding with a straightforward "nope" to the question of whether he would voice Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1.

The anticipation was high among fans when Mortal Kombat 1 announced its lineup of upcoming DLC characters, which notably included Homelander. Starr's compelling performance in "The Boys" has earned him widespread acclaim, significantly contributing to the show's success. This acclaim extended to the spin-off "GenV," where Homelander made a cameo appearance.

Starr shared behind-the-scenes footage of his work on November 12, 2023, on Instagram, prompting a fan to ask about his involvement with Mortal Kombat 1. His casual "nope" response left many fans disheartened, given their admiration for his portrayal of the character.

Speculations Surrounding Antony Starr

This development marks a notable departure from the Mortal Kombat series' tradition of featuring the original actors for their characters. For instance, the recent addition of Omni-Man to the game was voiced by J.K. Simmons, who originally voiced the character in the "Invincible" series. This precedent led fans to expect the same for Homelander and Starr.

Speculation abounds among fans, with some theorizing that Starr might be misleading them as part of his character's persona or that he may be bound by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent him from confirming his involvement. Others believe he might simply be tired of constant inquiries and provided a definitive answer to put an end to the speculation.

Furthermore, fans highlight that Starr has previous experience voicing Homelander in video games, having done so for a Call of Duty collaboration in July. This history fuels skepticism among fans, who remain hopeful that he might still be involved with Mortal Kombat 1.

As the gaming community awaits further updates, the truth behind Starr's involvement with Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more news on this exciting addition to the game.