Dean Cain, best known for playing Superman in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark, has announced plans to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency — amid a sweeping recruitment push and controversial deportation efforts across the country.
Speaking on Fox News Wednesday, Cain revealed he is in talks with officials and will be “sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP.”
“I put out a recruitment video yesterday… and it went crazy,” Cain said during the interview. “So now I’ve spoken with some officials over at ICE, and I will be sworn in as an ICE agent asap.”
The surprising move comes as ICE begins a major hiring campaign aimed at doubling its workforce, seeking to recruit 10,000 new personnel. The agency has reportedly received over 80,000 applications since late July — following the release of aggressive recruitment ads featuring slogans like “America Needs You” and “Defend the Homeland.”
From Superman to ICE Agent
Cain, who starred as Superman from 1993 to 1997, is no stranger to law enforcement. He is already a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer. But his decision to actively join ICE — an agency often at the center of heated political debate — has sparked both support and criticism online.
“People have to step up. I’m stepping up,” Cain said. “Hopefully a whole bunch of other former officers, former ICE agents will step up… and we’ll help protect this country.”
ICE operates under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, including deportations. Under former President Donald Trump, ICE played a central role in aggressive immigration crackdowns. Trump has pledged to escalate those efforts again, aiming to deport up to one million people annually if re-elected.
A Controversial Recruitment Drive
The current ICE recruitment campaign has drawn attention not just for its scale, but its style. Posters modeled after World War II military recruitment ads feature images of Uncle Sam, Trump, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment options are being offered to attract candidates.
The agency is looking for deportation officers, immigration lawyers, criminal investigators, and other key roles to support its expanding mission. Officials have even removed upper age limits to widen the talent pool.
As the U.S. braces for an election year with immigration at the forefront of national debate, Cain’s decision to align himself with ICE adds a celebrity face to a high-stakes political issue.
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on Cain’s announcement.
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