Both Superman and Cain have reentered the public eye in recent months. In July, “Superman” (2025) director James Gunn spoke about the Man of Steel’s immigrant origins, calling the story of Superman “ the story of America ,” and one of “basic human kindness.” Cain took offense to this framing.

Former Superman actor Dean Cain revealed that he is becoming an ICE agent following the Trump administration’s push for Americans to join the agency. The actor recently deemed James Gunn's new 'Superman' 'woke' after the director referred to the iconic hero as an 'immigrant.

ICE applicants, previously required to be between 21 and 37 or 40, can now join as young as 18, with no upper age limit, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on "Fox & Friends," adding that applicants will be trained and equipped to serve.