Anna Maxwell Martin lands unexpected “powerful” new role for a good reason

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Anna Maxwell Martin, famous for her work in shows like Motherland and Ludwig, has taken on a surprisingly strong role for the holidays. She’ll be appearing in a Christmas-themed project as the festive season nears.

Actor Martin is working with the charity Action for Children, of which he’s a celebrity supporter, to appear as an elf in a short Christmas film called Santaland. The film is designed to raise awareness about the serious issue of child poverty.

The short film features Martin’s character answering a child named Lily’s questions about Christmas and Santa Claus, including what Santa does on his travels and how he gets down the chimney.

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As the video continues, the elf learns that Lily is worried Santa might not visit her this year. She asks for confirmation that he’s still coming, then quickly goes to her mom.

The movie closes with a message explaining that for kids like Lily, Christmas won’t be happy. They might not receive any gifts or have a special meal – or even enough to eat. But the voiceover asks viewers to consider helping make their Christmas better.

As a big fan of Martin Compston, I was really moved to hear he’s working with Action for Children on a new film. He said he wanted to help raise awareness about just how many kids in the UK are growing up in poverty, and how damaging that can be. It’s great to see someone like him using his platform to speak out about this important issue.

It’s really tough to hear that 4.5 million kids in the UK are living in poverty. I just learned about it from Action for Children, and honestly, it makes you want to help. They’re asking for donations, even a little bit can make a difference – it could get a kid warm clothes, a hot meal, or even just a small present, which is something everyone deserves.

Someone else commented that it’s a lovely reminder that Christmas isn’t always happy for every child. They suggested swapping a small, unimportant gift for a donation that could brighten a child’s holiday.

One viewer shared, ‘I already admired you, but raising awareness for such an important cause makes me appreciate you even more!’ Another added, ‘Amidst all the Christmas excitement, this is a great reminder of what truly giving is about. ❤️’

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2025-12-02 20:51