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Antony Starr's History of Playing Deceivers
26 May
Summary
- Starr played Lucas Hood, a convict posing as a sheriff.
- His role in Banshee preceded his role as Homelander.
- Banshee received critical acclaim for its plot and themes.
Antony Starr has built a notable acting career portraying characters skilled in deception. His current role as the malevolent Homelander on Prime Video's "The Boys" draws parallels to his earlier performance as Lucas Hood in the Cinemax crime drama "Banshee."
From 2013 to 2016, Starr starred as Lucas Hood, a recently released convict who assumes the identity of a deceased sheriff in Banshee, Pennsylvania. Throughout the show's four seasons, Hood navigates a new criminal existence while encountering figures from his past.
Although "Banshee" initially garnered mixed reviews, it ultimately achieved an average 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.4 IMDb user score. The series was commended by critics for its surprising plot twists, profound psychological themes, and intense action. Starr's portrayal of Hood's moral complexity and physical capabilities in fight scenes was frequently highlighted by viewers and critics alike.
