Jack Veal, young actor seen in the series “Loki”, appeals for help after becoming homeless

CULTURE – “Hello, I'm a famous actor, I'm 17 and I'm homeless.” Fans of the series Loki probably came across this sad video on social networks. Monday, December 2, British actor Jack Veal announced that he was homeless and launched a call for help on TikTok. “I am desperate. I am currently sleeping in a caravan with broken windows,” described the teenager.

Jack Veal made his acting debut when he was just ten years old, with a role in the film My Name Is Lenny. He then starred in several successful series. We were able to see it in the first season of The End of the F***ing World on Netflix and in the series Loki produced by Marvel Studios and broadcast on Disney+. SHis last on-screen appearance dates back to 2022 in Prime Video's science fiction series, The Peripheral.

But behind this nice start to his career lies a difficult reality. “You may know me from “Loki”, “The End of the F***ing World””. I haven't talked much about what's going on in my life, but I think it's time to come out with the truth.”declared the teenager on TikTok at the start of the week.

“Without going into details, I was the victim of violence at home”he continues, describing physical and psychological violence. “I had mental health problems. I have autism, ADHD (attention deficit disorder, editor's note) and I am currently being tested for bipolar disorder and psychosis.also explained the young actor, as you can hear below.

A battle with British social services

“I have nowhere to go and I need help”he implores, explaining that he could not go and live with his grandparents because his grandfather was “in terminal phase”. Jack Veal then shows his fans his trailer and talks about how difficult the start of winter is in such a situation. “Please share this video. You don't have to pay me anything, I don't need anything. I just need you to make this go as viral as possible”he asks his fans.

This cry for help quickly went viral on social media. In comments, fans of the young actor expressed their emotion. “It’s so sad no one deserves this.”said one of them. “I’m so sorry Jack, I hope things get better for you.”wrote another.

A few hours later, Jack Veal filmed himself again to thank Internet users for this wave of support. “Many of you are offering me a place to stay, but the goal here is to get help from the people who are supposed to provide it, social services,” he explained.

The teenager had already informed British social services of his situation, but they reportedly “refused to help”. Since the start of the week, he has continued to recount his unsuccessful meetings on social networks. “They told me I had to become homeless again or go back home, which I can't do. I don't know what to do, again. I can't believe it, it's really ridiculous.” he said in his last post. Beyond his personal case, he invites Internet users to denounce the lack of help for homeless children in the United Kingdom.

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