Before Antony Starr became world-famous as Homelander
in The Boys, he was already part of a cult series nearly 30 years ago that many still remember today: Xena: Warrior Princess
.
What roles did he play in Xena? In “Xena: Warrior Princess,” Antony Starr had his first notable roles. This series is a spin-off of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
and tells the adventures of Xena (played by Lucy Lawless). Xena is a warrior who sets out to do good and leave her past behind. The series has a total of 6 seasons and aired from 1995 to 2001.
At 19, Antony Starr first appeared in Episode 10 Hooves and Harlots
of the first season, where he played the role of Mesas. An injured centaur who asks Xena and Gabrielle for help. This role allowed him to present himself to a broader audience, even though the appearance was relatively short.
Antony Starr, who fights like David against Goliath
In the second season of “Xena,” Starr returned in Episode 3 “Giant Killer,” this time as the role of David, who fights against the mighty Goliath.
Although these early roles are far less known than his later portrayal of Homelander, they were crucial steps in Starr’s career and provided him the opportunity to prove his acting talent.
Here you can see him as David on YouTube:
Karl Urban, who plays Billy Butcher in “The Boys,” also appeared in Xena. He played the role of Julius Caesar in many episodes and portrayed Cupid in two other episodes.
Barbie star Ryan Gosling also participated in a spin-off series of Hercules. In Young Hercules
, he played the role of young Hercules. Many talented actors appeared in this series universe who later had great careers.
Antony Starr made his breakthrough in the USA with his role as master thief Lucas Hood in the series Banshee
. These early roles marked the beginning of a remarkable career that ultimately led Starr to the role of the greatest superhero in the world and made him internationally famous. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes ranked the 10 strongest superheroes from The Boys
.
