Nick Frost has joined the cast of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon
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Nick Frost, best known for his roles in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy has jouned the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action cast.
He will be portraying the role of Gobber the Belch, an ally to Viking leader Stoick the Vast.
It was already confirmed that Gerard Butler would be reprising the role of Hiccup’s father, Stoick
Comedian Nick Frost has joined the cast of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon film which will be directed by Dean DeBlois. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will be portraying the role of Gobber the Belch, the character previously voiced by Craig Ferguson in the animated trilogy.
How to Train Your Dragon live-action is in the works
Earlier, it was confirmed that Gerard Butler would be reprising the role of Hiccup’s father, Stoick. Mason Thames and Nico Parker were cast as Hiccup and Astrid. And with Frost, the cast of the live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon keeps growing.
How To Train Your Dragon‘s Live-Action Remake Has Cast Nick Frost
Following The Hollywood Reporter‘s news confirming Nick Frost in the upcoming live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, fans seem to get excited. Frost is known for his roles in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy. He was also seen in movies like Tomb Rider, Paul, and Attack on the Block.
Nick Frost in Tomb Raider
This live-action remake will introduce Frost in the role of Gobber the Belch, an ally to Viking leader Stoick the Vast. Fans now started wondering how Frost with his comic timing and experience in different aspects like horror, science fiction, and fantasy could bring a fresh dimension to the character.
How to Train Your Dragon, which can be called one of the best works from Dreamworks is based on a book series by Cressida Cowell of the same name, and the first film that debuted in 2010 created a worldwide sensation. The trilogy grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide and fans were eager to see the live-action debut of Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the Berk gang.
Fans Are Excited Enough to See These Characters
Following Nick Frost’s news, fans of the series showed their enthusiasm on X, formerly known as Twitter. The casting of Frost is widely welcomed.
This is impressively good…
— 𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵 (@CyberGhostZero) January 12, 2024
I can’t wait to watch the magic unfold on the big screen. Congratulations, Nick Frost.
— Endurance Mensah Clement (@endclem) January 11, 2024
Yes! What a huge w for this live action! I hope they do right by the animation!
— C0MMANDERFATAL (@C0MMANDERFATAL) January 11, 2024
Great choice!!!
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) January 11, 2024
Peak coming soon
— 𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕠 〰️ (@MANOMAGlC) January 11, 2024
That actually fits… really well! I love me some Nick Frost!
— RJ (@ResonantJustice) January 11, 2024
A still from How to Train Your Dragon. Via: DreamWorks Animation
How to Train Your Dragon is currently expected to hit theaters on June 13, 2025. The animated original film is available to stream on Netflix.
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