Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander Role: Antony Starr’s Likeness, Not His Voice

Antony Starr’s Character Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1

Actor Antony Starr’s iconic portrayal of Homelander has been visually immortalized in the popular fighting game Mortal Kombat 1. While his likeness brings the character to life in the game, fans will notice a crucial element missing—Starr’s distinctive voice will not be accompanying his character’s in-game persona.

Antony Starr’s Involvement

Despite his character’s visual presence in Mortal Kombat 1, Antony Starr has confirmed that he will not be providing the voice for Homelander. This revelation came to light when a fan inquired about his involvement in voicing the character, to which Starr responded with a succinct “nope” on Instagram.

Fan Reactions and Previous Voice Work

The news of Antony Starr not voicing Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 has left many fans expressing disappointment. Starr’s performance as Homelander in The Boys has been highly praised, and his absence in the voice acting role is felt deeply by the community. This sentiment is particularly poignant given that Starr had previously lent his voice to Homelander in another popular title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, earlier in the year.

Possible Reasons for Starr’s Absence

Speculation abounds as to why Antony Starr is not voicing Homelander in the latest Mortal Kombat 1 game. One potential factor could be the SAG-AFTRA strike, which took place from mid-July to early November, and saw Starr actively participating alongside fellow union members. While the exact reasons remain undisclosed by both Starr and the game’s developer, NetherRealm Studios, other possibilities such as scheduling conflicts cannot be ruled out.

Upcoming DLC Characters

The roster for Mortal Kombat 1 is set to expand with a variety of new DLC fighters, each bringing their own unique flair to the game. Fans can look forward to the following characters and their anticipated release windows:

• Quan Chi – Winter 2023
• Peacemaker – Early 2024
• Ermac – Spring 2024
• Takeda – Summer 2024

Homelander’s Arrival to Mortal Kombat 1

Fans eagerly anticipating the addition of Homelander to the Mortal Kombat 1 universe will have to wait until Spring 2024 for his debut. While Antony Starr’s voice will be notably absent, the character’s inclusion is still a significant draw for the game. In contrast, Omni-Man has already made an appearance, voiced by the acclaimed actor J.K. Simmons, setting a high standard for voice acting in the game’s DLC content.