Fans Are Convinced Antony Starr Is the Perfect Reverse-Flash After ‘The Boys’ Ending

Published 05/20/2026, 4:15 PM EDT

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As The Boys finally wrapped up, fans are already imagining what comes next for Antony Starr. After years of terrifying audiences as Homelander, Starr has proven he has the charm, menace, and explosive intensity needed to become a truly unforgettable DC villain. With a commanding presence and unpredictable energy, he could easily become one of the DCU’s most unforgettable characters.  

Since The Boys shot him to worldwide fame, fans have been dying to see Starr take on one specific comic book role: Reverse-Flash. Much like the Reverse-Flash in the comics, Starr can make a character feel calm, charming, terrifying, and completely unpredictable with explosive rage, all at the same time. For many fans, Starr already looks and acts like the perfect live-action Reverse-Flash in the making.  

Starr has received praise for his performance as The Boys villain, with fans and critics calling him one of the most disturbing comic book villains ever to grace the small screen. One of his greatest strengths was his ability to go from charming and calm to angry and unpredictable in the blink of an eye. 

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Additionally, his magnetic screen presence helped make Homelander the face of the franchise’s dark, messy world throughout the series. This is exactly why, despite the ending of the Prime show leaving a bitter taste in the fandom's mouth, fans recognize Starr's prowess, wanting him to don Reverse-Flash.

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As The Boys reaches it ends, the echoes of Starr playing DC's Reverse-Flash have only seem to increase.

Antony Starr’s Homelander performance fuels growing Reverse-Flash fan casting buzz

The Boys finally came to an end after years of chaos, violence, and memorable performances. Antony Starr made Homelander one of the scariest comic book villains to ever walk across the big or small screen. Of all the fan castings floating around the internet, Reverse-Flash is still the one that is getting the most attention. Starr’s psychological intensity and unpredictable energy made Homelander terrifying, qualities that fans think are perfect for a live-action Reverse-Flash. 

On the other hand, fans have also cast Antony Starr in several other big comic book villains and anti-heroes. Some say he could be a brutal Wolverine, others want to see him as Dracula or a terrifying Norman Osborn. His strong screen presence has also made him one of the most talked-about actors for future superhero projects.

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Out of all the fan-casting options surrounding Antony Starr, Reverse-Flash still seems like the role he was born to play. The Flash villain's ability to go from charming to rage to pure menace in seconds is exactly what makes him so terrifying in the comics. Either way, fans clearly think Starr has what it takes to deliver a truly unforgettable live-action Reverse-Flash. 

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Do you think Antony Starr would be a good choice for the next live-action Flash villain, or would another comic book character be a better fit for him? Let us know in the comments. 

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Bias Sinha

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Bias Sinha is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, where she dives into Hollywood and all things celebrity culture with a sharp, timely lens. Previously, she covered pop culture and wrote on NBA for The Times of India. With a double Master’s degree in English and Education, and over 7 years of experience across creative writing, editing, proofreading, and academic content, she blends structure with storytelling ease.

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