Former Lois & Clark Superman star Dean Cain has fired back at comedian John Oliver following a scathing roast about his new honorary role with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The exchange has quickly escalated into a viral Dean Cain John Oliver ICE controversy, drawing attention from both entertainment fans and political commentators.
Dean Cain’s Honorary ICE Role Sparks Backlash
Cain, known for his portrayal of Superman in the 1990s hit Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, became the target of Oliver’s comedic takedown on Last Week Tonight. Oliver mocked ICE’s decision to bring Cain on board, suggesting the agency must be “desperate” if they’re recruiting an actor from low-budget films like The Dog Who Saved Christmas, where “the star is a dog.”
Oliver added, “On the plus side, no need for that guy to wear a mask, because the chances of anyone recognizing him are zero.”
John Oliver Doubles Down on Dean Cain John Oliver ICE Controversy
The 59-year-old actor responded on X (formerly Twitter), accusing Oliver of stealing the mask joke from the internet and recalling how the comedian “laughed hysterically” when Donald Trump first announced his presidential run. Cain also defended his holiday dog movie series, saying, “Those movies were sweet, by the way!”
Cain’s honorary ICE position is tied to former President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which allocated roughly $170 billion to expand immigration enforcement, including hiring 10,000 new officers. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Cain will be sworn in soon.
Celebrity Reactions to the Dean Cain John Oliver ICE Controversy
Cain’s announcement triggered mixed reactions. Actor John Leguizamo labeled Cain a “loser,” while Oliver took further jabs, listing the multiple The Dog Who Saved sequels Cain starred in, and concluding: “If all you can get is Dean Cain, you are f—ed!”
So far, representatives for Cain, Oliver, and DHS have not issued official comments.
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