Dean Cain Criticizes Hollywood’s Direction in New “Superman” Film

Dean Cain has voiced his strong objections to the direction Hollywood is taking, particularly in light of James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” film.

Recently, Cain responded to comments made by Gunn during a TMZ interview released on July 9. “How is Hollywood finding a way to make this character relevant?” he questioned, referring to the film’s focus on immigration issues. “We’re in a tough spot right now—too caught up with politicians and organizations pushing agendas. I think bringing these themes into Superman is misguided.”

In a separate interview with the London Times on July 4, Gunn described Superman’s story in these terms: “They are immigrants who came from other places and lived in this country. For me, it’s about basic human kindness—a value we seem to have lost.”

Cain, who played Superman in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” from 1993 to 1997, expressed his disagreement with Gunn’s perspective. He compared these recent changes to other films that have adapted classic characters for modern audiences. “Why does Disney change Snow White? It’s like they’re trying to reshape characters to fit current times,” he remarked.

Cain pointed out that the traditional values associated with Superman, initially centered on “truth, justice, and the American way,” have shifted to “truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.” He seems to believe that altering the essence of such beloved characters can backfire.

While supporting immigration as part of the “American way,” Cain emphasized the necessity of regulations surrounding it. “There are rules in place; you can’t just wish them away. It wouldn’t make sense. We need some restrictions,” he explained, adding that a society without such limits might ultimately fail.

Cain expressed frustration with how adherence to immigration laws is frequently portrayed negatively. “It’s crazy to me that wanting to follow immigration laws is seen as a bad thing,” he said.

Despite his criticisms, Cain mentioned he was looking forward to the film, believing it could resonate. “I support it as a success, but I’m not keen on that last political take,” he shared. He seemed optimistic but also cautious about how the new direction for Superman would perform, suggesting it might not translate into box office success. “I don’t think it will tank like ‘Snow White,’ but I don’t see it boosting the numbers either,” he concluded.