Dean Cain Worries James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Is Just Too “Woke”

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A former Superman is throwing some culture war kryptonite at James Gunn‘s new film.

In the 1990s, Dean Cain, famously known for portraying Superman in the TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” expressed disagreement with Gunns’ recent statements (as mentioned below) that his upcoming Superman is a symbol for immigration centered around “politics.” It has been reported that the film has opted to use “truth, justice and the human way” instead of Superman’s well-known slogan of battling for “truth, justice, and the American way,” in its promotional materials.

As a gamer, I’d like to address a comment made by Jesse Watters on Fox News. He joked about Superman’s cape now bearing the name of the MS-13 gang, a Salvadoran group labeled as a foreign terrorist organization. In my opinion, he delivers some impressive political insights.

Cain wondered how progressive the portrayal of this character will be. He questioned the extent to which Disney might reimagine Snow White, and why they’re modifying these characters to fit current societal norms.

Cain reiterated, ‘Superman embodied ‘truth, justice, and the American way.’ However, that concept seems to be disappearing… I believe it’s not a wise decision. If you wish to develop a new character, by all means, do so. But for me, Superman has always symbolized ‘truth, justice, and the American way,’ where the American way signifies an incredibly welcoming environment for immigrants. However, there should be guidelines. You can’t arrive saying, ‘I wish to scrap all American laws to resemble Somalia more.’ That won’t work because you left Somalia to come here – it doesn’t add up. If individuals are seeking economic prospects, let’s scrutinize their governments and why they lack such opportunities… And there must be boundaries, as we can’t accommodate everyone in the United States… Our society will collapse if that happens.

According to reports, Cain stated that Gunn’s remarks were unnecessary since “We already know Superman is an immigrant – he’s just an extraterrestrial.

It appears from the discussion here that Cain might not have watched the recently acclaimed film. Critics have praised it as a popular triumph without any clear political bias. As USA Today notes, despite Gunn not emphasizing political aspects heavily, he does strongly convey the message that kindness is our most powerful weapon, something we should all use regularly.

Cain responded to Gunn’s popular comments to The Times UK, which discussed the film’s theme. “In essence,” said Gunn, “Superman symbolizes America. He’s an immigrant who came from elsewhere and filled the nation, but for me, it’s primarily a tale that emphasizes fundamental human compassion is a virtue and something we seem to have misplaced.

He too conceded that the portrayal of Superman can vary among different political groups, and he’s fine with some people finding it offensive. “Indeed, it resonates differently,” Gunn stated. “However, it’s about human decency, and unfortunately there are those who lack kindness and might interpret it as offensive due to its focus on compassion. But let them be damned… This version of Superman appears to surface at a crucial moment when people are questioning the goodness in others. I’m narrating a tale about an exceptional individual, whose goodness is required now because there has been a rise in cruelty, particularly from cultural figures being unkind online.

Gunn commented, “I don’t create movies with the intention of transforming the world, but if my work manages to inspire a little more kindness among some people, that would bring me great joy.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t contain my excitement as Superman graces our movie screens today! This blockbuster is projected to rake in over $100 million at the box office, marking a significant leap for DC in establishing their hero universe. In this reimagining, David Corenswet (known for Twisters and Pearl) takes on the iconic role of Superman. The captivating Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and House of Cards, breathes life into Lois Lane, his love interest who’s also a tenacious journalist. Lastly, Nicholas Hoult (from Nosferatu and Juror #2) brings chills as the cunning villain Lex Luthor. Can’t wait to see it unfold!

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2025-07-10 16:54