Veteran star Dean Cain, known for playing Superman in the 1990s TV series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,' recently stirred controversy with a comment about rising actress Milly Alcock, who is set to portray Supergirl in the upcoming film. Cain's remarks have sparked widespread debate and criticism online.
Dean Cain's Comment About Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl'
Taking to social media, the 59-year-old actor shared a photo of the 'House of the Dragon' actress in superhero attire, highlighting her ear piercings. He wrote, "Wait… if Supergirl's skin is bulletproof, how does she have ear piercings?" The post quickly drew attention.
The situation escalated when a social media user commented under his post, asking, "And why does she look like this guy?" while sharing a photo of the character Cha-Ka from 'Land of the Lost.' Cain replied, "Dang it. I laughed," further fueling the backlash.
Netizens React to Dean Cain's Comments
As soon as Cain shared his thoughts, netizens and fans debated the intent behind his words. He was heavily criticized for his poor choice of phrasing. One person commented, "Lots of men were also saying similar things about Sweeney — calling her mid and a butterface, etc. Even Margot Robbie has been called mid by men online." Many pointed out that other big stars in the industry have faced similar unwarranted criticism.
Another comment read, "I just laughed out loud thinking about Margot Robbie and 'mid' in the same sentence," while a third added, "What is his problem to be honest, there was no need to post stuff like this." The backlash highlighted a pattern of online negativity targeting actresses.
About Milly Alcock and 'Supergirl'
Milly Alcock is a rising star who gained fame for her role in the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off 'House of the Dragon.' The 26-year-old has worked on multiple series and theater projects. She first appeared as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in last year's 'Superman,' starring David Corenswet. The film is set to hit theaters worldwide on June 26, with a confirmed runtime of 1 hour, 47 minutes, and 55 seconds.
