Casting for the live-action sequel to the hit animated series "How to Train Your Dragon". Joining the cast this time is Gerard Butler. For Gerard Butler, it's a return to the cast. He previously voiced Stoick, Hiccup's father, in the animated version. In the live-action version,

1905 Movie Network News Recently, according to foreign media reports, actor Gerard Butler will join the live-action version of "How to Train Your Dragon." He previously voiced Stoick, Hiccup's father, in the animated version. In the live-action version, he will continue to play the role.

"How to Train Your Dragon" animated film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Gracie Darkoville, with a total of three parts. Released in 2010, 2014 and 2019 respectively. tells the adventure story of the Viking boy Hiccup and Toothless.

In terms of actors, Mason Thames ("Black Telephone") plays Hiccup, Nicole Parker ("The Last of Us") plays Astrid, and animated version director Dean DeBlois returns to direct, write and serve as producer. Relatively speaking, this is a young team, which is also very consistent with the age setting of the characters in the play. According to plan, the film will be released in North America on June 13, 2025.