Fans eagerly anticipate Antony Starr returning as Homelander in “The Boys” on Prime Video next year. Meanwhile, this New Zealand-born talent is slated for a significant role in the 2025 action film “G20”. In this movie, he portrays a terrorist character that seems reminiscent of a James Bond villain, opposite Viola Davis. This role echoes his past audition for “Casino Royale”, which has recently surfaced, making his upcoming part feel somewhat like a poetic twist of fate. Interestingly, Starr himself has shared his perspective on this 007 tryout.
The previously mentioned video, coupled with other clips featuring actors like Henry Cavill and Sam Worthington attempting their luck at a symbolic poker game, has sparked much conversation. Thus, when Antony Starr graced the Happy Sad Confused podcast, it was inevitable that host Josh Horowitz, known as Bond Whisperer, would inquire about his feelings regarding this experience. Below is Starr’s eloquent explanation of auditioning for Bond in the 2000s, and I find his chosen analogy hard to dispute:
In other words, what I meant by that is equivalent to casting a hook without bait into a vast lake, fully aware that you won’t be able to catch any fish. I’ve witnessed it, and that’s exactly what happened to Daniel Craig.
If you’re not already like Sam Neill, showing extreme reluctance when it comes to reading for 007, I can’t imagine anyone not giving at least a attempt to be cast as the next James Bond. If there was even a chance that I could join the discussion, I’d put aside my laptop, borrow a tuxedo and strive hard not to mimic any of the actors who have played Bond – all for the thrill of it!
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Just like Michael Fassbender during his James Bond auditions, Antony Starr seemed to understand that he wouldn’t be chosen for the role. As he shared more about the audition in a recent interview, it became clear that Starr was fully aware of the situation and its likely outcome.
They were sweeping across the entire world, and I happened to be one of the small fish unintentionally ensnared in their net. It felt rather dreamlike and unexpected. It suddenly appeared, and I found myself drawn into it, albeit not very skillfully. It’s far from perfect, but it encapsulates my state at that time.
Without a doubt, Starr eventually gained iconic status in pop culture thanks to his performance on The Boys, a series available for streaming with a Prime Video subscription. It’s intriguing to ponder what kind of Commander Bond he might have played. Similar to Henry Cavill’s audition tape for 007, and as Starr acknowledged himself, this video offers a glimpse into his acting abilities at that particular stage in his career. Take a look:
In my opinion, if the James Bond series had continued with an actor like Pierce Brosnan, Anthony Starr could have been a strong contender. His fierce anger as Homelander, combined with his friendly demeanor, suggests he would have found a good middle ground between Sean Connery and Roger Moore. However, that wasn’t the direction Casino Royale was aiming for.
Initially, Starr may not have delivered a flawless portrayal of the Goldeneye scene he was provided with, but he undeniably demonstrated potential. It’s effortless to make such an observation given where Starr’s career stands now. By the way, you’ll see him sharing the screen with Viola Davis in the thriller G20 when it debuts on Prime Video on April 10th.
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2025-04-02 22:37