For a generation of kids too young to catch Christopher Reeve’s Superman run in the ’80s, ABC’s Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman served as their introduction to the invincible titan. That means Dean Cain was many people’s first exposure to a live-action Superman—and he’s not too happy with James Gunn’s recent comments about the hero being an immigrant.

Variety similarly asked Superman stars Nathan Fillion (who plays Guy Gardner) and James’ brother Sean Gunn (who plays Maxwell Lord) for their reaction to the “Superwoke” backlash. Fillion’s reaction was to let out a hearty laugh: “Aw, somebody needs a hug,” he teased. “Just a movie, guys.”

The former Superman takes issue with the director's comments about the new movie being an immigration allegory: "We know Superman is an immigrant — he's a freaking alien."