Gerard Butler’s return, unveiling How to Train Your Dragon Live Action, release timeline and cast, featuring the beloved Hiccup’s father.
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Gerard Butler returns as Stoick the Vast in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, announced by Deadline.
Lead roles secured: Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid in the live-action How To Train Your Dragon.
In a thrilling twist for avid followers of the cherished How to Train Your Dragon series, Gerard Butler is confirmed to return as Hiccup’s father in the highly anticipated live-action rendition.
The announcement has sparked fervent anticipation and intrigued curiosity among fans, eager to witness the seamless evolution from animated charm to live-action allure.
Gerard Butler in a still from 300 (2006)
Gerard Butler Returns For Live-Action Remake Of How To Train Your Dragon
Gerard Butler is making a comeback in the live-action redo of How to Train Your Dragon, slipping back into his role as Stoick the Vast, Hiccup’s dad.
Gerard Butler returns as Hiccup’s dad
Deadline confirms Butler’s gig in Universal’s upcoming adaptation. Having voiced the same character in the original animated flick from 2010 and its follow-ups, Butler’s return brings a dose of nostalgia.
The live-action revamp, announced in 2023, is in the works at Universal Pictures, with Dean DeBlois returning to handle the writing and directing. Pulling ideas from the animated films, shows, and Cressida Cowell’s original book series, plot specifics are still under wraps.
Whether this new flick will match the success of its predecessors, raking in over $1.6 billion (The Numbers) globally, is still up in the air.
Meanwhile, Butler is doubling down on his past with the action-packed sequel, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Fans are psyched to see their favorite characters in the live-action realm, and Butler’s role adds a familiar touch to the buzzworthy project.
As the release date looms, fans are hungry for more information on the cast and timing, making it a hot topic of discussion.
Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon Remake: Unveiling Release Date, Cast, and Key Details
The buzz surrounding the live-action adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon is real, and fans are eager for the inside scoop on the release date, cast, and key details.
DreamWorks’ beloved franchise, known for its three animated films, multiple shows, and shorts, is getting a whole new cinematic treatment.
How To Train Your Dragon Remake
The lead roles in the live-action version are locked in. Mason Thames from The Black Phone steps into Hiccup’s shoes, and Nico Parker from The Last of Us portrays Astrid.
Filming was initially set to kick off in Los Angeles on June 30, 2023, but faced significant delays due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The movie’s release date was pushed back from March 14, 2024, to June 13, 2025.
As we eagerly await the live-action debut, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane through the How To Train Your Dragon universe. The original trilogy, spanning from 2010 to 2019, follows Hiccup’s transformative journey.
The animated series, including Riders of Berk, Defenders of Berk, and Race to the Edge, explores the Dragons world, complementing the films. Jumping 1,300 years into the future, Dragons: The Nine Realms serves as a sequel series, unraveling a world where dragons are but distant memories.
With each reveal, the excitement for the live-action remake grows, promising a new and thrilling spin on the timeless tale of dragons and their trainers. Stay tuned as the highly-anticipated journey to Berk takes on a whole new dimension.
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