Disney’s “Arielle” is currently in theaters as a live-action remake, captivating young and old alike and making it clear that animated films can also work as live-action adaptations with real people. And the concept usually works behind the scenes for the creators, as the box office rings quite reliably. No wonder, then, that the trend is still not abating.
A live-action remake of “Made easy to train your dragonis coming to US cinemas. Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original animated films, will write and direct the live-action film. In 2010, the first of three films “How to Train Your Dragon” was released in theaters, and the trilogy grossed a total of $ 1.6 billion – ideal conditions for the remake, if it manages to match this success. Of course, not only the (CGI) dragons will be important, but also the protagonists that have now been announced.
A ‘The Last of Us’ star as a dragon trainer
In the original fantasy series (and also in author Cressida Cowell’s novels, which form the basis of the adaptations), the boy Hiccup becomes a dragon keeper and falls in love with the girl Astrid. The two go on wild adventures together. As Hicks appears in the live-action remake Bricklayer Thames to be seen, takes on the role of Astrid Nico Parkerthe daughter of Thandiwe Newton – and this is how they look:
Nico Parker is probably best known as the daughter of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) from the HBO series “The last of us” be known. However, in the new How to Train Your Dragon movie, Astrid will be more than just a love interest for Hiccup: her dragon training skills will become the focus of the story. Hicks is from “The black telephone‘ actor Mason Thames played. Those who have not seen the horror film with Ethan Hawke, among others, may also know Thames from the Apple+ series “For All Mankind”.
There are no more casting reports yet – but we will of course keep you updated.