“Loki” star Jack Veal gives hopeful update after revealing that he is a victim of abuse and 'homeless at 17'

British actor Jack Veal is offering fans a promising update after getting candid about his struggle with homelessness.

The young star, who fulfilled the role of Kid Loki in the Tom Hiddleston-led Marvel series Loki, and has appeared in such series as Tin Star, The End of the F---ing World, and The Peripheral, revealed in a viral Monday TikTok video that he is living in a trailer in London after fleeing an allegedly abusive household.

“Hi. I’m a famous actor, I’m 17, and I’m homeless,” Veal began the video. "I haven’t mentioned much about what’s been going on in my life, but I think it’s time to reveal the truth. Without delving too much into the details, I was abused at home. It was physical violence, emotional abuse and etcetera."

He continued, "I didn’t have a very good upbringing. I’ve struggled with mental health. I have autism, ADHD, and am being screened for bipolar and psychosis.”

Veal shared that after leaving home, he is unable to stay with his grandparents due to his grandfather being terminally ill and has instead been "sleeping in the streets."

"I have nowhere else to go. And I need help," Veal continued, claiming that he attempted to seek help through social services but was turned away. "I am currently sleeping in a trailer that has smashed-in windows, is unsafe, and is two hours away from my work."

Veal then asked followers to "spread the message of how the government are treating kids," before offering a tour of his tight living space in the trailer. "I need help," Veal concluded. "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."

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The video was met with overwhelming support, with commenters wishing Veal well, expressing concern, and sharing shelter suggestions, with many even offering their own spare rooms. In a followup video, Veal thanked fans for sharing his post and sending kind thoughts, but clarified, "The objective here is to get help from the people who are meant to provide it: social services."

Veal next reiterated the urgency of his position in a third video, stating, "I'm homeless at 17 and I'm sleeping in a trailer tonight. It's getting colder, things are getting more difficult, I'm putting pressure on social services, but there's no promises of what's going to happen."

Three hours later, Veal shared his latest update with a much more hopeful tone.

"I just got a call from social services saying they want a meeting with me tomorrow to potentially get me into foster care and support and accommodations," the actor said, becoming visibly emotional. "I don't know what you guys have done but it's gotten out there and it's really, really helped me and they're taking action now. They're actually doing something so God bless you all."

He continued, "I'll let you know how the meeting goes and there's no promises, but this is the first time they've considered me for accommodation so thank you, thank you so much. I love you all."

Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Veal for further comment.

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While Veal offered no links to a personal fundraising campaign, his TikTok profile encourages donations to Lost Soul Charity, an organization that seeks to address homelessness by raising funds to "help aid people into accommodation and support with care living," in addition to providing "sleeping bags, tents, and food resources."

Veal made his acting debut at 10 in the British drama My Name is Lenny. After clarifying that he is still performing and even has a new role on the horizon, Veal shared on Instagram that he is also exploring a career in fitness as a personal trainer.

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