Discover all the information already released about the live-action film inspired by one of DreamWorks’ most popular films: “How to Train Your Dragon”
Toothless and Hiccup’s first ‘flesh and blood’ adventure is taking shape! With this in mind, RECREIO gathered everything that is already known about the live-action of “How to Train Your Dragon”, answering when the film premieres, who has already been confirmed in the cast and much more. Find it out:
When was the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” confirmed?
In February 2023, the North American online magazine, Deadline, revealed that the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise would be expanded, as a live-action spin-off of the plot was being planned.
In the same article, the vehicle revealed that the story would be written, directed and produced by Dean DeBloisfilmmaker who was also responsible for directing the animations.
When did the live-action filming of “How to Train Your Dragon” start?
The start of filming was confirmed by DeBlois, on January 15 of this year, through a post on his Instagram. In the post, the filmmaker appears in a photo holding a clapperboard behind the scenes of the film, accompanied by the caption: “First day of filming! We’re all excited to start.” Look!
Who is in the cast of the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon”?
The performers of the characters Hiccup and Astrid are the first names added to the cast. This is because the actor Mason Thames and the actress Nico Parkerwere chosen to bring the couple to life.
In addition to them, Gerard Butlerwho voiced the protagonist’s father, Stoick, in the animated trilogy, was named as the actor responsible for bringing the same character to life in live-action, while the actor and comedian Nick Frost It will be Gobber.
What will the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” be about?
The “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise produced by DreamWorks Animation is based on the saga of books of the same name, written by Cressida Cowell, so it is expected that the live-action plot will follow similar steps to the animated films released between 2010 and 2019.
It’s worth remembering that the synopsis of the first animation says: “Hiccup is an unusual young Viking who befriends one of his deadliest enemies — a ferocious dragon named Toothless.”
The official synopsis of the new feature film has not yet been released to the public.
When will the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” premiere?
The live-action of “How to Train Your Dragon” was scheduled for March 14, 2025. However, the film was postponed to June 13, 2025, due to, according to information published by Deadline, the Hollywood actors’ strike ( which took place between July and November last year), caused the delay in the start of filming for the film.
Source: Recreio
