Dean Cain says it was a „mistake“ for „Superman“ director James Gunn to call the Man of Steel an immigrant.
“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” actor Dean Cain believes “Superman” director James Gunn’s decision to call the Man of Steel an immigrant was a mistake that could end up financially hurting the new DC Universe film.
Cain, who played Superman on “Lois & Clark” from 1993 to 1997, has emerged as a politically conservative Hollywood figure. In an interview with TMZ published Thursday, he responded to Gunn’s recent remark that Superman’s alien origins make his immigrant journey “the story of America.” Gunn’s comments come at a time when, thanks to President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation strategy, immigration has surged as a hotly debated topic in the United States.
“Bringing Superman into it, I think that was a mistake by James Gunn to say it’s an immigrant thing, and I think it’s going to hurt the numbers on the movie,” Cain told TMZ. “I was excited for the film.
