Paul Rudd might just be a real life superhero — at least he is to one boy.
The actor decided to take action after hearing a viral story about Brody Ridder, a Colorado boy who'd been bullied and whose classmates refused to sign his yearbook. Not only did Paul recently surprise the boy with a FaceTime call, he also sent a handwritten letter to Brody and an autographed "Ant-Man" helmet.
In a video of the call captured by Brody's mom, the actor said, "I heard about you. I'm like, 'I gotta talk to this kid because this kid sounds like my kind of guy.' Likes chess, likes fencing, likes dinosaurs … am I right?"
The starstruck 12-year-old didn't seem to know what to say some of the time.
"Well, I'm very excited that I get to talk to you and I get to meet you," Paul told him.
After the call, the Marvel star sent an encouraging note to Brody, telling him how great it was to speak to him.
"It's important to remember that even when life is tough that things get better. 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," Paul penned.
Brody's mother has documented the friendship on Facebook. She also shared an image of the "Ant-Man" helmet. Paul autographed it and added, "To my good friend Brody for when he takes on the world!"
In another touching moment, Paul sent Brody a message on Instagram. Brody responded, "Your [sic] my favorite superhero." Paul sweetly replied, "You're mine."
Brody's story went viral after his mom picked him up from school with a yearbook that was only signed by two fellow students and two teachers. She said he was often bullied in school.
Paul isn't the first notable name to take note of the story, as the cast of "Dear Evan Hansen" invited Brody to the Broadway show, imploring him to bring his yearbook so they could all sign it.