EXCLUSIVE: 10-year-old superfan charms cast and crew on Edinburgh Avengers film set

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Published 25th Apr 2017

A 10-year-old superfan has charmed the cast and crew of 'Avengers: Infinity War' as they film in Edinburgh.

Noah Riddell, from the capital, has been camping out at the film set on the Royal Mile every single night to try and catch a glimpse of the stars.

He has convinced his dad to take him along and wears an Iron Man mask each time, which has gathered him a lot of attention from those working on the blockbuster.

After chatting with security and producers on the set, they put together a goodie bag of keepsakes from the set, including t-shirts, hats and a tartan scarf embroidered with the Avengers logo.

"I couldn't speak when they gave me a goodie bag from the set. I almost cried I was so happy."

Noah has been speaking exclusively to Forth News, he said: "I can't really explain how big a fan I am, I've got lots of books about it, lots of toys of them, I watch the movie all the time, I play their games, everything.

"I've been over the moon watching the filming, sometimes when I see them (the cast) I'm left speechless.

"I've been wearing the t-shirts they gave me every night since they gave me them. I couldn't speak when they gave me the goodie bag. I almost cried I was so happy."

He says his dream is to now meet some of the cast like Robert Downey Jnr and Elizabeth Olsen in person.

Noah's Dad, Richard Riddell told Forth News: "When he continued to show up in his Iron Mask night after night they (cast and crew) were pretty impressed. So, they went away and gathered up a goodie bag for him.

"From watching the filming every night I think he's figured out some of the storylines."

"He was absolutely ecstatic and it was worth having to stand out in the cold. The crew have been brilliant with him.

"From watching the filming every night, I think he's sussed out some of the story lines. He's figured out who all the characters are from their weapons and cross-referenced everything. I think he's figured out a few spoilers!".