Dean Cain's Shocking Revelation: Sexual Harassment Claims from His Superman Days
DEAN CAIN SPEWS THE TEA: Actor Reveals Shocking Experience with Hollywood Exec, Slams Tinseltown Politics
In a jaw-dropping interview with Variety on Tuesday, Dean Cain spilled all the tea about his tumultuous time in show business. The 58-year-old actor, best known for his iconic role as Superman in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" from 1993-1997, revealed that he was a victim of brazen sexual harassment at the hands of a powerful industry executive.
Cain, who has been vocal about his conservative views and Tinseltown politics in recent years, dropped a bombshell statement, saying, "I could have had the biggest sexual harassment lawsuit in Hollywood history." The actor, who appeared as the Man of Steel for 87 episodes over four seasons, never spoke publicly about the alleged incident until now.
The Mount Clemens, Michigan-born star, raised in Southern California, opened up to Variety about the shocking revelation, stating that he "never before told a reporter" about the harassment. Despite his willingness to share the story, Cain declined to name names or provide any juicy details, leaving fans and critics alike wondering who could be behind the alleged misconduct.
The news comes as no surprise to those familiar with the show's abrupt cancellation after four seasons. Cain had already penned multiple scripts and planned to direct several episodes in a proposed fifth season that never materialized. The cliffhanger storyline at the end of the fourth season left fans disappointed, and Variety reported that numerous data points suggest the decision to pull the plug on the hit series was made hastily.
Sources close to the production revealed that Cain's alleged harassment "took its toll" on his relationship with model-volleyball player Gabrielle Reece, whom he dated at the time. The news sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and critics, many of whom are still trying to process the shocking revelation.
Cain's experience is just the latest in a long line of allegations against powerful industry executives. The actor, who has been critical of Tinseltown politics, pointed out that even his one-time classmate, Michelle Obama, allowed her daughter Malia to intern at The Weinstein Co., formerly run by disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.
"Isn't she the one who said, 'Harvey, you're the guy my daughter should work for?'" Cain quipped in a biting remark. "It's just another example of how Hollywood politics can be so corrupt and exploitative."
The actor also took aim at Warner Bros., alleging that they buried him deep in the financial trenches after the show ended its run. "I didn't know enough back then about residuals," Cain explained, citing his lack of understanding about how profits are distributed. "Warner Bros. buries the bodies deep and makes it look like it's lost money. There's no possible way."
Cain even referenced a lawsuit filed by fellow actor George Clooney against Warner Bros. over ER residuals, saying that he was advised not to pursue similar action because of the old adage, "You don't want to bite the hand that feeds you." However, Cain revealed that he now regrets not taking action, stating, "I should have sued. I would have gotten a big payout for my participation."
The shocking revelations come on the heels of Cain's successful run as Superman in the hit series, which earned five Primetime Emmy nods during its four-season run. The show, which also starred Teri Hatcher, K Callan, Lane Smith, and Eddie Jones, was praised for its captivating storyline and memorable characters.
Cain's candid interview has left fans and critics alike buzzing with questions about the alleged harassment, Warner Bros.' financial practices, and Tinseltown politics in general. TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to follow this developing story as more information becomes available.
Sources:
- Variety
- TheScholarlyNote.com