After noticing that The Boys actor Antony Starr and DCU co-head James Gunn now follow each other on Instagram, fans began speculating whether Starr will play Booster Gold in the DCU. In The Boys, Starr portrays Homelander, a ruthless and narcissistic version of Superman, and has garnered widespread acclaim for his performance. For a while now, fans have been wondering if he will ever join either Marvel or DC superhero franchise, and his apparent closeness with Gunn has only heightened their curiosity.
Here is everything we have discovered on the prospects of Starr playing Booster Gold and joining James Gunn’s DCU.
Is Antony Starr going to play Booster Gold?
No, Starr will not play Booster Gold in the planned comedy series about the character and the DCU.
Speaking to ComicBook in May 2024, Starr revealed why he and Gunn recently started following each other on Instagram. “Me and James just play golf,” the actor explained and praised Gunn, referring to him as an “amazing” filmmaker.
Will Antony Starr join James Gunn’s DCU?
No, Starr will not join James Gunn’s DCU.
According to the latest reports, it appears that Starr will not play Booster Gold or any other character in the DCU. However, the Banshee actor told ComicBook that he can’t wait to see what Gunn would do with the DC Universe. “I think he’s a phenomenal director, producer, talent. He’s one of the biggest brands in the industry, so I’m excited to see what he cooks up,” he added.
Back in January 2023, Gunn described the Booster Gold TV series as a “story of a superhero’s imposter syndrome.”
Besides Starr, actors Dylan Playfair, Fionn Whitehead, and Patrick Schwarzenegger have been rumored to be in the running to play the character. Chris Pratt, Gunn’s former MCU collaborator, has also shown interest.
