Chosen to play Astrid in the live-action of “How to Train Your Dragon”, Nico Parker countered malicious comments about his appearance
The actress Nico Parker (Dumbo) was chosen to live Astrid in the live-action of “How to Train Your Dragon”-a lineup that made the star become the target of criticism of his appearance, because they have physical characteristics that are not similar to that of the character he plays, after all, in animation, the loving interest of Hiccup is white and blonde.
As a result, the subject, which has long gained voice on social networks, ended up in an interview with The Times, where she countered the malicious comments bringing the two points of view she sees to the attacks she has been suffering.
“There are people who love animated movies very much and want to see a detailed version of the movie, and I hope you watch [à nova versão] And find something you like about it, regardless of that. But for people who simply hate inclusion, they hate change – when it comes to this side of things, I just don’t care. If I do not value your opinion about most things in life, I cannot value your opinion about my hair. If it valued, I would go crazy, “explained the actress.
In the same chat, she highlighted with her own experience the importance of having black or brown people represented on the screens. “When I was younger, the amount of black or brown people who looked like me was very small compared to what is for young people today, which I find very special. There is a long way to go – for women in general, in a matter of new roles, original material and stories led by us – but I think everything is changing and I would like to think that I contribute to this change at some point,” he said, ” Parker.
When you debut ‘how to train your dragon’?
Dreamworks animation remake released in 2010 that adapts the saga of books of the same name written by Cressida Cowell“How to train your dragon” was written, directed and produced by Dean Debloisfilmmaker who was also responsible for commanding the animations. The film opens in Brazilian theaters tomorrow, 12.
Distributed by Universal Pictures, the story has the following synopsis: “On Berk Island, where Vikings and Dragons were bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, for All Mankind) stands out. Challenges centuries of tradition when he is friends with Banguela, a dreaded fury dragon of the night. His unlikely bond reveals the true nature of the dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. ”
Source: Recreio
