Before Antony Starr became world famous as Homelander in The Boys, he was already part of a cult series almost 30 years ago that many still remember today: Xena: Warrior Princess.
What roles did he play in Xena? Antony Starr had his first notable roles in “Xena: Warrior Princess”. 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 was broadcast from 1995 to 2001.
At the age of 19, Antony Starr made his first appearance in the first season episode 10 Hooves and Harlots, where he played the role of Mesa, an injured centaur who asks Xena and Gabrielle for help. This role allowed him to introduce himself to a wider audience, even though the appearance was relatively short.
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Antony Starr, who plays David against Goliath
In the second season of “Xena,” Starr returned in episode 3 “Giant Killer,” this time as David, fighting the mighty Goliath.
Although these early roles are far less well known than his later portrayal of Homelander, they were crucial steps in Starr’s career and gave him the opportunity to showcase his acting talent.
Here you can see him as David on YouTube:
Karl Urban, who plays Billy Butcher in The Boys, was also on Xena. He played the role of Julius Caesar in many episodes and Cupid in two other episodes.
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