Dean Cain, known for playing Superman, will be sworn in as an honorary ICE agent in the coming month to support immigration enforcement and show solidarity with federal agents.

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.

John Leguizamo had a few words for Dean Cain after the former Superman actor shared that he plans to be sworn in as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. “What kind of loser volunteers to be an ICE officer?