The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the beloved animated film, How to Train Your Dragon, is set to hit theaters on June 13th. Fans of the original movie are in for a treat as iconic characters Hiccup and Astrid are brought to life by talented young actors Mason Thames and Nico Parker.
In a recent behind-the-scenes video, Thames and Parker give viewers a glimpse into the making of the film and share their excitement for bringing these beloved characters to the big screen. Thames, who plays the lovable Hiccup, describes the experience as a dream come true, saying, “I grew up watching How to Train Your Dragon and never thought I would have the opportunity to portray such an iconic character.”
Parker, who takes on the role of the fierce and independent Astrid, echoes Thames’ sentiments, expressing her admiration for the character and the impact she has had on young audiences. “Astrid is such a strong and empowering character, and I am honored to bring her to life in this live-action adaptation,” Parker shares.
The video also offers a glimpse into the intricate set design and special effects that bring the world of How to Train Your Dragon to life. From the detailed costumes and props to the breathtaking CGI dragons, it is clear that no detail has been overlooked in the creation of this immersive fantasy world.
As the release date for How to Train Your Dragon approaches, fans can look forward to seeing Thames and Parker’s heartfelt performances and the stunning visuals that will transport them back to the magical land of Berk. Don’t miss out on this epic adventure – mark your calendars for June 13th and get ready to soar with Hiccup and Astrid once again.
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Video “How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action: Behind the Scenes With Mason Thames and Nico Parker” was uploaded on 11/20/2024 to Youtube Channel Entertainment Tonight
I’m so excited for this 🎉😊
Is this even necessary though?
I am sorry to say this,
But now DreamWorks is copying Disney,
by remaking Animated films to Live-Action! This does look like it will be a really good movie, but I am sad no one wants to make NEW & ORIGINAL FILMS for this current generation, it’s like we are going backwards, a few things may change, but it will still be close to the original source material! But I wish it much SUCCESS😊, I hope DreamWorks and other studios will make NEW franchises for this generation! So 30 years from now, they will share with their kids, like we are doing today, with ours!
The moment I saw toothless and how the effects are going I just immediately KNEW this is going to be good! I have high hopes for this! 🥹❤
A thousand times yes
NOT MY ASTRID
I was on set with that famous guy. I was 8 he come up to me. There’s thousands of people there, but he came up to me and what I said I am a gamer I like games that was my one chance… now I saw that trailer that inspires me to be a actor again it’s not gonna be easy!. But all you do it’s just read scripts and listen to the director and maybe go off script once for a while you wanna know what movie I was on, I think the movie is called doomsday or Greenland
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa
If you dont like it move on. This looks awesome.
It sucks that Astrid is black
Thank you for bringing this to life and for making Toothless look EXACTLY the same!!!
CLEARLY DEAN DEBLOIS IS AN AMAZING DIRECTOR. I HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN THE MOVIE YET AND THIS JUST GAVE ME GOOSE BUMPS. SPECTACULAR
Listen idc who plays Astrid BUT if you're going to have all the characters look the exact same down to the dragon then why her lol at least give her the all blonde hair, this is the typical token minority hire
She's the same girl who played Sara in the Last of us series who was supposed to be a lil blonde white girl lmao they stay giving her those roles
Astrid – why?
I mean no hate but emmmmm I was hoping a blondie Astrid 🤷♀️
I’m so excited for this I can’t wait to watch this in theater with my cousins cuz we’ve been living How to Train Your Dragon since we really little. I just wish they casted Astrid better but hopefully she’ll do great
Thank you for this 🥹🥹 my heart is full
Isn’t Astrid blonde ??? She was one of my favorite characters in the animation. Why do they always make a female character black/mixed in classic films it’s getting silly.
We’re living in a world where Spider-Man’s “MJ” is black ! They mess up so so many classics this way !
Animation Astrid is ugly as hell. They just fixed her. Cry more
Ok how did Astrid go from a fair skinned blonde to a dark skin black haired girl. She may not be very dark but darker than the original character not critizing just making a statement.
Ang panget, they look like doing cosplay then roleplaying. The quality of their costume is not lit and it doesn't fit the same as the animation. Some of their acting skills are a bit awkward especially the scene where hiccup holding toothless it doesn't seem natural
LOOKS LIKE SHIT AND NIGGROASTRID 😂😂😂😂
Horrible, pointless and not needed cash grab, nothing else
Cant wait too watch
Now this movie is gonna get 💩 on just because people want their blonde Astrid😅 how pathetic can you be ya Racist she’s not even black she is the right choice for this role you people want “perfect”? just go watch the animated version 😅 Real fans don’t disrespect instead they stick to the original.
omgod i'm screaming and crying at the same time like i was just thinking abt this thwe otherday wouldn't it be cool if this movie was live action and to see its in the production in the making is real crazy
1:33 so cute
It needs mor work but all it good it to woke
I don’t know why people are getting mad. Astrid was a Brunette in the original book (I mean the character she was based on) , and the actress who plays her doesn't even look black. I think she looks very pretty, and I love her eye color. Has anyone even seen a scene of her as Astrid to judge if she fits the role. It's early for me to tell if I think she fits the role.
wothless nonsense diaf
I'm angry… The original is so perfect, it doesn't need to be touched. Although, having Dean Deblois direct is pretty cool, and having Gerard Butler is pretty sweet. How often does a voice actor get to be the same character in live action? I guess we'll see how it goes next year.
It doesn't even matter if it is necessary but just hearing the soundtrack relived many memories deep in my heart. Wish for all the success guys