Hollywood star Paul Rudd made a video call to a bullied schoolboy who had his yearbook signed by only two of his fellow students.
The actor, 53, who some may recognise as superhero Ant-Man, became a real life hero to the 12-year-old boy who had reportedly been repeatedly alienated and bullied by his classmates.
Brody Ridder, from Colorado, is believed to have signed his own blank yearbook: "Hope you make some more friends."
After the boy's mother, Cassandra, posted about the incident on Facebook Brody's story went viral, leading to his unlikely friendship with his favourite superhero.
Paul contacted the family to arrange a call with the young boy, during which they bonded over their mutual enjoyment of chess, dinosaurs and fencing.
During the call, the Anchorman star told the 12-year-old: "I heard about you. I'm like, 'I gotta talk to this kid because this kid sounds like my kind of guy'."
After chatting for a while, Paul added: "Well, I'm very excited that I get to talk to you and I get to meet you!"
The Clueless star later went on to send Brody a signed Ant-Man helmet and a personalised letter where he told Brody that "things get better" and reminded him of how loved he is.
In the touching message, Paul wrote: "Dear Brody, it was great talking to you the other day. It’s important to remember that even when life is tough that things get better,” he wrote.
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"There are so many people that love you and think you’re the coolest kid there is – me being one of them!
"I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’re going to accomplish. Your pal, Paul."
Alongside the Ant-Man helmet was a handwritten note, saying: "To my good friend Brody for when he takes on the world!"
Taking to Facebook, Cassandra confirmed that Paul and Brody had continued the friendship with her calling the actor an "amazing human being".
She wrote: "Guys, more tears. Paul Rudd is an amazing human being. Brody and Paul are on texting terms now. The text message got me."
According to the Washington Post, a group of older students came to visit Brody after hearing about the rest of his classmates declining to sign his yearbook.
The older students are reported to have filled in the book with sweet messages and signatures.
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