Nicholas Hoult is now the official ambassador of Save the Children

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Nicholas Hoult is now the official ambassador of Save the Children

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Writer: Heidi Hsia

From Superman villain to children's hero

14 Jul - He may be a villain who has no qualms killing babies in "Superman", but in real life, British darling Nicholas Hoult has been appointed the ambassador of Save the Children.

Said Mabel McKeown, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Save the Children, "We are thrilled to welcome Nicholas as our latest official ambassador, and want to thank him for his unwavering support over the years."

"It's been wonderful to see how excited the children have been at the opportunity to meet with him at Rich Mix and hear about his journey in the film industry - something they're all so passionate about."

Hoult recently surprised the children at an after-school club in Rich Mix in East London, where they took part in a film and multimedia workshop on what it means to be a superhero. The visit came a day after he attended a fan event for the new Superman movie where he played villain Lex Luthor.

Rich Mix is a charity and community arts centre, which partners with Save the Children's 'Power of Play' project, which supports children's learning through creative play.

"It's been a real privilege to meet the children here at Rich Mix on my first day as an official ambassador for Save the Children. Seeing the joy that they got from taking part in the workshop reminded me how much I loved being involved in film from a young age. It's clear how passionate they are and it's been so inspiring to meet the next generation of creatives, who come from all walks of life. I have no doubt they're on the right path to fulfil their dreams," said Hoult.

Hoult joins Sir Mo Farah, Poppy Delevingne and Sophie Ellis Bextor among others as the latest celebrity to join Save the Children as an official ambassador.