US Edition‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Cast Comparison: Live-Action To Animated
- The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon premiered in theaters on June 13, 2025, featuring a cast that reimagines the 2010 animated film.
- Dean DeBlois returned as writer and director after Universal contacted him about creating a live-action adaptation to honor the original film and its fans.
- The story retains its core narrative of Hiccup, son of Viking chief Stoick, befriending a dragon, with casting updates including Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid.
- Gerard Butler reprises Stoick the Vast, undergoing a demanding four-hour costume fitting, and the film was shot largely in Belfast with some scenes filmed in Iceland.
- The remake aims to expand character depth and mythology while preserving the original's emotion, which could attract new audiences alongside longtime fans.
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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Director on the Big Changes Made and the Storylines He Expanded for Live-Action Remake
When “How to Train Your Dragon” director Dean DeBlois received a call from Universal telling him they were considering a live-action reimaging of the animated feature, his first response was “I don’t want to see someone else’s version of this.” DeBlois had never made a live-action film, but this was his baby, and of course, he felt protective. Back in 2010, he and Chris Sanders co-wrote and co-directed the fantastical animated feature that wou…
Where Was the Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Filmed?
The Isle of of Berk is insane, which Hiccup makes a point to warn you about multiple times in “How to Train Your Dragon,” cautioning that if you want to visit, you’ll have to be cool with dragons. But he doesn’t tell you exactly where to go, so that’s what we’re here to do. To be clear, no, the Isle of Berk itself isn’t a real place. But the team behind the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” definitely did bring it to life using real shootin…
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Cast Comparison: Live-Action To Animated
Fifteen years after the animated How To Train Your Dragon (2010) arrived in theaters, Universal and Dreamworks have reimagined the beloved story, based on the book series by Cressida Cowell. Mason Thames took on the mantle of Hiccup, who chooses to get to know a dragon instead of immediately killing it in what becomes an adventure and story of friendship between man and beast. Nico Parker portrays Astrid, Hiccup’s crush and solid Viking. Gerard …
'How to Train Your Dragon' plays the hits : Pop Culture Happy Hour
Disney has been remaking its animated classics for years to great financial success – Lilo & Stitch has been dominating the box office for weeks now. So it's no surprise that DreamWorks is now getting in on the action with a remake of How to Train Your Dragon. It's full of epic battles, majestic countrysides and, of course, dragons galore. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture
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