Cheer: Paul Rudd may play a superhero on the big screen, but he became a real-life superhero to a 12-year-old boy, by cheering him up in the most heartwarming way

Paul Rudd may play a superhero on the big screen, but he became a real-life superhero to a 12-year-old boy, by cheering him up in the most heartwarming way.

Brody Ridder came home from school one day in late May, dejected because only two students and two teachers signed his yearbook, after asking a number of others to sign it.

His mother Cassandra Cooper shared a photo of the yearbook on Facebook, which snowballed into a remarkable amount of kindness, including a special call from Rudd himself, who also sent a heartwarming note and a signed Ant-Man helmet.

Cheer: Paul Rudd may play a superhero on the big screen, but he became a real-life superhero to a 12-year-old boy, by cheering him up in the most heartwarming way

Cheer: Paul Rudd may play a superhero on the big screen, but he became a real-life superhero to a 12-year-old boy, by cheering him up in the most heartwarming way

Cheer: Paul Rudd may play a superhero on the big screen, but he became a real-life superhero to a 12-year-old boy, by cheering him up in the most heartwarming way

Cassandra shared the yearbook photo – which had signatures from two teachers with lengthy messages and two students who only wrote their names.

The yearbook had one more signature – from Brody himself – who said, ‘Hope you make some more friends,’ which devastated his mother Cassandra.

‘My poor son. Doesn’t seem like it’s getting any better. 2 teachers and a total of 2 students wrote in his yearbook,’ she began in her Facebook post.

‘Despite Brody asking all kinds of kids to sign it. So Brody took it upon himself to write to himself. My heart is shattered. Teach your kids kindness,’ she added.

Her post went viral, and the next day, a group of older students at his K-12 school surprised him in class and all wanted to sign his yearbook.

Yearbook: 'My poor son. Doesn¿t seem like it¿s getting any better. 2 teachers and a total of 2 students wrote in his yearbook,' she began in her Facebook post

Yearbook: 'My poor son. Doesn¿t seem like it¿s getting any better. 2 teachers and a total of 2 students wrote in his yearbook,' she began in her Facebook post

Yearbook: ‘My poor son. Doesn’t seem like it’s getting any better. 2 teachers and a total of 2 students wrote in his yearbook,’ she began in her Facebook post

The Washington Post picked up the story a few days later, with Cassandra revealing that Brody had been bullied in his two years at the school.

‘There’s kids that have pushed him and called him names. Brody has been through a lot,’ she told the Post.

Just a day later, Cassandra posted a video featuring part of her son’s Facetime call with Rudd, who was moved by his story.

‘Something AMAZING happened today!!!! Brody got to talk to Paul Rudd! ANT-MAN!!!! Like this this real life?! Pinch me now! Brody was so excited! I wanted to share a clip of their call!’ she said in the post.

Paul and Brody: Just a day later, Cassandra posted a video featuring part of her son's Facetime call with Rudd, who was moved by his story

Paul and Brody: Just a day later, Cassandra posted a video featuring part of her son's Facetime call with Rudd, who was moved by his story

Paul and Brody: Just a day later, Cassandra posted a video featuring part of her son’s Facetime call with Rudd, who was moved by his story

‘Shout out to Paul Rudd, and his sister Mandi for reaching out and setting this up! You truly made Brody so happy! My heart is so full right now!’ she added.

The video showed Rudd talking to Brody, stating, ‘I heard about you and I was like, I’ve gotta talk to this kid, cause he seems like my kind of guy.’

A few days after their conversation, Rudd sent over a package including a hand-written note and a personally-signed Ant-Man helmet.

Helmet: A few days after their conversation, Rudd sent over a package including a hand-written note and a personally-signed Ant-Man helmet

Helmet: A few days after their conversation, Rudd sent over a package including a hand-written note and a personally-signed Ant-Man helmet

Helmet: A few days after their conversation, Rudd sent over a package including a hand-written note and a personally-signed Ant-Man helmet

‘Dear Brody, it was great talking to you the other day. It’s important to remember that even when life is tough, things get better,’ Rudd began in his note.

‘There are so many people who love you and think you’re the coolest kid there is – me being one of them!’ he added.

‘I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’re going to accomplish. Your pal, Paul,’ he concluded.

Can't wait: 'I can't wait to see all the amazing things you're going to accomplish. Your pal, Paul,' he concluded

Can't wait: 'I can't wait to see all the amazing things you're going to accomplish. Your pal, Paul,' he concluded

Can’t wait: ‘I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’re going to accomplish. Your pal, Paul,’ he concluded

He signed the Ant-Man helmet, ‘To my good friend Brody when he takes on the world!’ 

Brody and his mother have since received dozens of letters from kids around the country, along with GoPro sending over a camera to Brody.

The cast of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen inviting Brody and his mom to see the show on Broadway… and to sign his yearbook. 

Helmet: He signed the Ant-Man helmet, 'To my good friend Brody when he takes on the world!'

Helmet: He signed the Ant-Man helmet, 'To my good friend Brody when he takes on the world!'

Helmet: He signed the Ant-Man helmet, ‘To my good friend Brody when he takes on the world!’

Source: | Dailymail.co.uk

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