Former Superman Star Has 1 Big Criticism for James Gunn’s DCU Movie

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While James Gunn’s version of Superman appears to have been well-received by many fans of the character, it seems that Dean Cain, who played Superman in the 1993 TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has expressed some concerns about the creative decisions made by Gunn for the DC Universe film.

Dean Cain shares his views on Superman getting ‘repeatedly’ saved in James Gunn’s film

As a passionate film enthusiast, I’ve been grappling with my thoughts about the upcoming Superman movie, especially after hearing James Gunn’s creative direction from an interview with Variety. Frankly, there are aspects that I find myself at odds with. For instance, the portrayal of Superman’s vulnerability during a fight and the depiction of his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, seem to be causing me some concern.

In a recent review of the film, Dean Cain stated that James Gunn’s decision to portray Ma and Pa Kent as unsophisticated country folks was a deliberate choice. He also pointed out that Superman needed constant rescue in this movie, which is unusual for a production of this scale. Every decision made on such a large project, he emphasized, is carefully considered.

Additionally, he brought up his link to Peter Safran, who co-heads Gunn’s DC Studios, by saying, “Peter Safran is also an alumnus of Princeton, a class ahead of me, yet he hasn’t offered me a job.

Dean Cain previously expressed his disagreement with James Gunn’s perspective on Superman being an immigrant. In a prior interview, he expressed dissatisfaction with Gunn’s interpretation of the character by stating, “If you wish to introduce a new character, feel free to do so. However, for me, Superman has always symbolized ‘truth, justice, and the American spirit,’ which is very welcoming to immigrants. But there are guidelines.”

Dean Cain didn’t agree with James Gunn saying that Superman is an immigrant. He believes Superman represents truth, justice, and the American spirit, which is friendly towards immigrants, but there should be rules followed.

In spite of generally holding a critical view towards the initial movie in the DC Universe, Cain found certain aspects of it relatable. As he put it, “Seeing Krypto in the trailer sent shivers down my spine. He rescued a squirrel and a little girl, and I admire that,” he expressed.

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2025-07-30 16:26