Chris Evans invites bullied boy to Avengers premiere

From Digital Spy

Chris Evans has proved his superhero status extends far beyond the silver screen, by inviting a bullied schoolboy to attend the Avengers: Infinity War premiere next year.

The actor was one of many celebrities to respond to the heartbreaking video of Keaton Jones, a Knoxville child being bullied by his classmates.

In the video, a visibly upset Keaton describes being targeted by the bullies, who would call him names, pour milk over him and put ham down his clothes. He also calls for other victims of bullying to "not let it bother them" and "stay strong".

"It's hard but it will probably get better one day," Keaton says at the end of the video.

Keaton's emotional message was shared multiple times on social media, garnering support from celebrities including Mark Hamill, Terry Crews, Hailee Steinfeld, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, Zedd and one Mr Chris Evans.

Taking to Twitter on Sunday (December 10), Chris retweeted the video before posting a personal message to Keaton, inviting him and his mother to the Infinity War premiere next year.

"Stay strong, Keaton," he said. "Don't let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better.

"While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year?"

Keaton's sister replied to Chris, who responded: "I'm on it."

So, while we wait until March next year to see Keaton triumph over those bullies once and for all by hanging out with the Avengers, here are some of the other sweet messages to Keaton: