Overview
- Cain, who reshared an image of Milly Alcock in costume and replied 'Dang it... I laughed' to a meme comparing her to Cha‑Ka, drew sharp criticism after the exchange on Sunday, June 7.
- Social‑media users and fans called Cain's reaction 'shallow and cruel' and accused him of empowering online bullies, saying his status as a former Superman gave his remarks extra reach.
- Cain later posted a clarification that he 'never said she was ugly,' but several outlets reported he otherwise appeared unbothered by the backlash.
- Alcock, 26, is the lead in Supergirl, which opens on June 26, and industry reports say the film had an estimated $175 million production budget with opening weekend projections near $55 million.
- The episode highlights how legacy franchise figures and toxic fandom can magnify online abuse of young actresses and creates a reputational distraction for the film during its final promotional window.