4 Stars Confirmed for How to Train Your Dragon Live Action Movie: Who is The Last of Us Star Nico Parker Playing?
Disney’s trend of reimagining animated classics in live-action has sparked a wave of adaptations over the years. But now it’s DreamWorks’ turn to come out with the highly anticipated How To Train Your Dragon live-action movie.
While details about the movie remain unconfirmed, the expectation is that the live-action adaptation will draw inspiration from the first film’s narrative which was released back in 2010. The plot revolves around Hiccup, the Viking chieftain’s son, forming an unlikely friendship with Toothless, a dragon, challenging the Viking tradition of holding animosity towards dragons. While the movie has recently started to film and is expected to release on June 13, 2025, 4 stars have already been confirmed.
Mason Thames as Hiccup
The character that was voiced by Jay Baruchel in the movie back in 2010, Hiccup, will now be played by Mason Thames. The 16-year-old is best known for his work in Scott Derrickson’s horror film, The Black Phone which was released back in 2021.
While still young, Thames has been lauded for his acting and is considered to be one of the best teen actors in the industry. He will be playing the lead role in How To Train Your Dragon’s live-action movie.
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Nico Parker as Astrid
In the original animated movie, the character of Astrid was voiced by America Ferrera. For the live-action movie, this role will played by another talented teen actor, Nico Parker. The 19-year-old made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the Walt Disney Pictures film Dumbo which was released back in 2019. She was also seen in the HBO series The Last of Us, as Sarah Miller.
As far as Parker’s role in the upcoming How To Train Your Dragon movie goes, she will be playing the role of Hiccup’s love interest. That said, it will be interesting to see how the young actor copes with the role.
Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
Gerard Butler will play the role of Stoick the Vast in the upcoming How To Train Your Dragon live-action movie. Interestingly, he is the only actor from the announced cast to be stepping back into their role. He was the one who voiced Stoick the Vast back in the animated film which was released in 2010.
Butler gained worldwide popularity for his portrayal of King Leonidas in Zack Snyder’s fantasy war film 300. Moreover, his portrayal of Stoick the Vast was also a hit amongst the fans.
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Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch
The English actor and comedian Nick Frost is the latest edition to How To Train Your Dragon’s upcoming movie and will be playing the role of Gobber the Belch. The role will see him be the trusted friend and adviser of Stoick. Having worked on various projects during his time in the industry, this project will most certainly be the biggest that he has been a part of.
That said, there are only four confirmed cast members for the upcoming How To Train Your Dragon live-action movie which is scheduled to hit the cinemas in June 2025.
