In 1938, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created a new superhero, Clark Kent, AKA Superman. Superman was born Kal-El on the planet of Krypton and was sent to Earth by his parents Jor-El and Lara just before his planet was destroyed by the cataclysmic collapse of its core. Kal-El’s ship landed in the town of Smallville, Kansas. He was discovered by Johnathan and Martha Kent, who adopted him and named him Clark.
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Ten years after the first Superman comic was released, the superhero was brought to life by Kirk Alyn in a series of Superman short films. Since then, nearly a dozen actors have played Clark Kent, including Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh, Tom Welling, George Reeves, and, perhaps most famously, Christopher Reeve.
While everyone has their own opinion when it comes to who is the best and worst Superman actor, but Dean Cain’s portrayal in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman typically ranks near the bottom.
Over the years, Cain has appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows, but he is still most well-known for his role in Lois & Clark.
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However, the Takedown (2024) actor is now making headlines for something much more controversial than his Man of Steel role.
Cain recently shared a recruitment video for ICE — Immigration and Customs Enforcement — and then shortly after, he revealed that he would be joining ICE.
According to a report from ABC News:
“I’m actually a sworn deputy sheriff and a reserve police office — I wasn’t part of ICE, but once I put that out there, and you put a little blurb on your show, it went crazy,” Cain told Fox News host Jesse Watters. “So, now I’ve spoken with some officials over at ICE, and I will be sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP.”
Cain said he felt it was his duty to serve, calling the decision “the right thing” to do.
“This country was built on patriots stepping up, whether it was popular or not, and doing the right thing,” he continued. “I truly believe this is the right thing.”
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While Cain voted for both Bill Clinton and Al Gore in the past, he has been a fervent supporter of Donald Trump since his first Presidential run in 2016. He also said that he fully supports Donald Trump’s immigration reform and the ICE raids, despite the fact that immigrants who are here legally have been taken from their homes and thrown into detention facilities without being given access to a lawyer.
He also supports legal residents having their green cards revoked for old convictions, and even minor offenses like traffic violations.
“This is what people voted for,” Cain added Wednesday. “It’s what I voted for, and he’s going to see it through, and I’ll do my part and help make sure it happens.”
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Since 1948, there have been eleven Superman films, with the most recent hitting theaters on July 11, 2025. The film created quite a stir among the MAGA group, with many slamming the film for its immigrant-forward storyline.
Director James Gunn was very straightforward and pointed out that Superman is an immigrant himself. He further said that the movie wasn’t strictly about immigration; instead he wanted to tell a story of basic human decency and kindness.
In a statement to ABC News, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Cain’s commitment to ICE.
“Superman is encouraging Americans to become real-life superheroes by answering their country’s call to join the brave men and women of ICE to help protect our communities to arrest the worst of the worst.”
DHS also confirmed that it had waived previous age limits that were required to join ICE. Applicants were previously required to be between the ages of 21 and 40. However, they can now apply at 18 years old, and there is no upper age limit.
What do you think of Dean Cain joining ICE? Do you feel that ICE agents are “real-life superheroes,” or do you think superheroes like Superman would be disappointed in the actions of ICE agents? Share all your thoughts with us in the comments.
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