How to Train Your Dragon is a fan-favorite franchise that has continued to captivate millions of hearts around the world. It has overcome age boundaries to give one the enthralling experience of several adventures from the eyes of a shy boy, Hiccup. In the search to become a demon slayer like others in a mythical Viking village, he eventually takes a different approach.

How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon

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After the critical and commercial success of the franchise’s third installment, fans are eagerly anticipating the next part of the animated franchise. While the continuation is still in question, a live-action movie has officially been confirmed. What’s more exciting are the actors who would be portraying the beloved characters seen in the animated franchise.

Asher Angel is Reportedly in Talks to Take The Lead in How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Film

Asher Angel
American actor, Asher Angel

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The 20-year-old actor Asher Angel entered the entertainment industry as a child actor. He got prominence when he portrayed the role of  Billy Batson in the DC Extended Universe film, Shazam! and its sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

Having gained quite a following for his portrayal, he is reportedly in negotiation to take the lead role of Hiccup in the How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie which is currently in development.

This news has surely excited the fans who are looking forward to the forthcoming film. Check out the tweets here.

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Another commented on their excitement in Spanish which translates to if he is the one leading the film, they would buy the first ticket.

Though there is no official confirmation about him having any link with the film as of yet, the actor has liked a tweet that reported his links with the remake. Not just that, fans are also considering another actor, Aidan Gallagher for the same role.

How To Train Your Dragon Trilogy Will Now Remake into Live-Action Film

How To Train Your Dragon
How To Train Your Dragon

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The How to Train Your Dragon trilogy did a commendable job in captivating their fans’ attention. Since its release in 2010, the main lead, Hiccup has gone through some major adventures and eventually established the franchise in the film industry.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, it has been confirmed that a live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie is in development at Universal Pictures. While many fans are still waiting for a continuation after the last installment which was released in 2019, the forthcoming film will be adapting the trilogy story.

The trilogy’s filmmaker, Dean DeBlois will be reprising his role to lead the live-action film as director, writer, and producer. While the casting is yet to be announced, the film is currently set to release on March 14, 2025.

The How To Train Your Dragon trilogy is available on Netflix.

Source: PopTime, The Hollywood Reporter

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