Dean Cain Reveals 'Difficult' On-Set Dynamics with Teri Hatcher: Inside Lois & Clark's Hidden Feud

The Secret Lives of Superman's On-Screen Lovers: Dean Cain Spills the Tea on His Rocky Romance with Teri Hatcher

In a shocking revelation, Dean Cain, the actor who played Clark Kent in the iconic TV series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has dished out juicy details about his complicated relationship with co-star Teri Hatcher. Speaking on the popular podcast "Inside of You" hosted by Michael Rosenbaum, Cain, now 58, gave a candid account of their time working together from 1993 to 1997.

The Awkward First Meeting

Cain revealed that he was taken aback when he first met Hatcher, who played his on-screen love interest Lois Lane. According to him, the actress was already sending out signals that she didn't exactly click with her co-star. "The last one they said was Teri," Cain recalled of their initial meeting for a chemistry read. "They go, 'Teri wants you to go and run lines with her'." But what happened next left Cain puzzled.

"She says, 'You don't like me, do you? We were at the network together. You never talked to me. You didn't say hi to me,'" he recalled Hatcher's words. Cain shot back, "You didn't say hi to me either. I was just trying to get a job. They never paired us up. I had no reason to talk to you." The tense exchange left Cain wondering if this was the real-life dynamic between their on-screen characters.

A Frenemy Relationship?

Cain described their working relationship as "a lot more difficult" at times, but also revealed that they were able to tap into great chemistry when needed. However, he admitted there were instances where Hatcher's focus on trivial details would slow down the production process for hours. Cain confessed that sometimes, he just wanted to finish filming and go home.

"I almost feel like she didn't want to leave," he said of his co-star. "She'd get hung up on something small, and it'd be a waste of two-and-a-half hours." But despite their ups and downs, Cain acknowledged that Hatcher was instrumental in carrying the show forward, crediting her with being "the best Lois Lane of all time."

No Drama, Just Frustration

Cain emphasized that he didn't have any major disagreements or conflicts with Hatcher. "We didn't have a big falling-out," he clarified. In fact, they remain friendly to this day. When asked about their reunion at the 2018 Comic-Con panel in New York City, Cain smiled warmly.

Teri's Secret Life

Meanwhile, it seems that Hatcher, now 60, had her own share of drama off-screen. Last year, she opened up about not fully enjoying her experience playing a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) due to being pregnant with daughter Emmerson at the time. The actress candidly shared how motherhood was always on her mind and admitted that being a woman in Hollywood is still a struggle when it comes to maintaining privacy.

A Tale of Two Careers

Cain, who started his career as an American football player before an injury derailed his prospects, has since become a household name thanks to his iconic role as Clark Kent. Hatcher, on the other hand, went on to star in several notable roles, including Desperate Housewives and Tomorrow Never Dies.

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