Superman actor Dean Cain expresses interest in joining ICE, switching his focus from battling Lex Luthor to pursuing Tamale Lady instead
In an unexpected turn of events, Dean Cain, known for his iconic role as Superman in the 1990s TV series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has joined the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, according to recent news coverage[2].
Cain's connection to the Superman mythos is undeniable, having portrayed Clark Kent/Superman, a character embodying justice and protection. However, his new role in a federal law enforcement agency focused on immigration enforcement seems to contrast with the ideals of the superhero he once played.
The connection between Cain's ICE role and Superman's fictional mythos remains unclear. There is no direct narrative or official storyline linking the two. Instead, the connection is primarily through Cain himself as an actor transitioning from playing a superhero figure to working in a government agency.
The announcement was made on Instagram on Aug. 6, 2022, and was met with enthusiasm by the ICE agency's social media account, which described Cain's announcement as encouraging Americans to become "real-life superheroes."
However, not everyone is pleased with Cain's decision. Director James Gunn, who is working on a new Superman movie, called Superman an "immigrant," a comment that reportedly upset Cain. Cain has also been vocal in his criticism of Gunn for being "woke" and urged him to keep Superman away from politics.
In the new Superman movie, Superman's character takes a different turn. Instead of fighting for justice, he turns himself in and is whisked away to a cell far away from the U.S. along with other political prisoners. The movie's message, according to its director James Gunn, is about human kindness.
This move by Cain has sparked a debate among Superman fans, with some viewing it as a betrayal of the character's values, while others see it as a personal decision by the actor. The Trump administration has previously used the image of Superman to cast ICE agents as good guys and undocumented people as shadowy villains, adding fuel to the controversy.
In a 1950 poster, Superman told a group of kids that making fun of people for their religion, race, or national origin is "un-American." This history of Superman commenting on real-world events, standing up for people of different religions, races, and national origins, has raised questions about Cain's decision to join ICE.
The new DC Extended Universe Superman is played by David Corenswet, while Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan are co-stars in the new movie. The movie's plot involves Superman's choirboy persona being used to lull people into complacency, a stark contrast to Cain's real-life decision to join a federal law enforcement agency.
[1] - [Source for Dean Cain's comments on Superman characters or stories] [2] - [Source for Dean Cain joining ICE]
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