‘Superman’ actor Dean Cain promotes ICE recruitment, sparking backlash
“Superman” actor Dean Cain urged Americans to join ICE in a new video, highlighting the perks of the job but also sparking backlash from his fans.
John Leguizamo is not a member of the Dean Cain fan club.
The Emmy-winning actor and comedian, 65, joined recent online criticism aimed at the “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” alum, who generated controversy after revealing he works for U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE).
“What kind of loser volunteers to be an ICE officer?” said Leguizamo in an Aug. 8 Instagram video. “What a moron. Dean Cain, your pronouns are has/been.”
The Colombia-born actor, who’s been a staunch supporter of diverse representation in Hollywood, doubled down on his rebuff of Cain in the post’s caption: “#deancain volunteered to be an ice agent! I got one word for you: LOSER!”
In an Aug. 5 video shared to his social media channels, Cain revealed to fans that he enlisted as an officer in ICE, which has faced increased scrutiny amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
The actor also encouraged his followers to join the controversial federal agency, citing employee benefits such as a $50,000 signing bonus, student loan repayment and enhanced retirement benefits.
“So, if you want to help save America, ICE is arresting the worst of the worst and removing them from America’s streets. I like that. I voted for that,” Cain said. “They need your help. We need your help, to protect our homeland and our families.”
John Leguizamo draws support, criticism for Dean Cain comments
Some fans showed their support for Leguizamo and his criticism of Cain’s ICE employment.
“Dean Cain is the worst Superman of all time,” @thewhitewolf69 wrote.
“When you can’t act, you become an ICE agent,” @ronicat13 commented.
However, other users pushed back against Leguizamo’s remarks and backed Cain’s ICE affiliation.
“Let’s see… Guy says he feels strongly about something. He goes and volunteers his help. Other guy says he feels strongly about something. He makes a video mocking the guy taking action. Which is the guy a logical person is gonna have more respect for? 🫢,” @the_glarer_official wrote.
“How is volunteering to do something for your country wrong?” @arpen127 commented.