Heartfelt Connection: How the Live Action Actor of How to Train Your Dragon Shares Thrilling Film News
The How to Train Your Dragon animated series is a beloved classic for kids and adults alike. Now, the story is being adapted into a live-action film with young actor Mason Thames portraying the character Hiccup Haddock III. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Thames discussed the highly anticipated film without giving away too many details.
“Oh, gosh, I’m gonna get killed here if I answer anything. All I can really say is it shouldn’t be too long of a wait,” he teased. Portraying the live-action version of Hiccup was described as an “honor” by Thames, who expressed how the character is still a part of him. “Those movies are so close to my heart. So getting to portray Hiccup was truly an honor. He’s still a part of me, no matter how I try to escape him,” Thames added. Sometimes unknowingly he would walk or speak like Hiccup. Sometimes, the way I would say ‘Dragon,’ like, [In Hiccup voice] ‘Dragon.’ Just little things like that. But, yeah, inspirational, it was fun,” he said.
Similar to the animated film, the live-action version will follow Hiccup living on the Isle of Berk, which is under attack by dragons. Hiccup and other Vikings his age must attend dragon training sessions from Gobber. When he forms a bond with the dragon Night Fury, Hiccup discovers a way for dragons and humans to coexist peacefully.
Nico Parker will play Astrid, a prominent character and potential love interest for Hiccup. Gerard Butler will reprise his role as Stoick the Vast, Nick Frost as Gobber, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, Bronwyn James and Harry Trevaldwyn as twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut respectively.
How to Train Your Dragon is set to premiere in theaters on June 13, 2025.