Mazlan Othman, the head of the UN's Office for Outer Space Affairs (yes, there really is one) has suggested that her agency is “ready-made” for such co-ordination—leading one newspaper to dub her the “alien ambassador”.
Best known for acting roles in films which include Elephant Man, Midnight Express, 1984 and Alien, Mr Hurt began his association with NUA last year and officially accepted his ceremonial figurehead and ambassador position at the City Hall's Council Chamber.