After controversy on social networks about Nico Parker playing Astrid in the live action of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, director Dean Deblois defends her
The choice of Nico Parker For Astrid’s role in the live-action adaptation of ‘how to train your dragon’ generated a series of criticism on social networks. The actress, known for her work in ‘The Last of Us’, was the subject of rejection by many fans of the original animation, who pointed to a significant difference in the physical characteristics between Parker And the character of the movies, which is blonde and white.
Quickly, the controversy spread over the internet, with netizens expressing their discontent with the lineup, arguing that the actress did not correspond to the character’s image. The criticism soon took a more aggressive tone, with prejudiced manifestations that gained prominence on social platforms.
However, the film director, Dean Debloispositioned itself in favor of choosing Nic and rejected criticism related to the actress’s appearance. In an interview with Screenrant, the director commented that the actress was selected by her ability to interpret the character with “trust” and that the adaptation of live-action serves to expand the mythology of the original work, allowing greater flexibility in relation to physical traits of the characters.
The filmmaker also stressed that the new version of the film is not limited to the faithful reproduction of animation, but to a reinterpretation, in which “not everyone needs to be white.” He also highlighted Astrid’s development in the plot, mentioning that the character, throughout history, will have more depth and complexity, something that was not sufficiently explored in previous films.
“Astrid was one of those situations in which, in the first movie, it seemed that she was very thin, but potentially had more [profundidade]. This was a chance to get in there [e] Understand better why she had such a bitter relationship with sob in the beginning. She worked hard for the attention she receives ”explained.
To Debloisthe choice of Parker It does not concern a literal reproduction of drawing, but a creative decision that offers more authenticity to the narrative.
“We found Nico Parker, who managed to interpret it with confidence. People who are online complaining that she is not blonde enough or white enough, wait until they see the performance,” he concluded.
The debut of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in Live-Action is scheduled for June 5 in theaters throughout Brazil.
Source: Recreio
