The cast of Universal Pictures‘ upcoming live-action adaptation of the How to Train Your Dragon films has just gotten bigger. Per a Deadline exclusive, Scottish actor Gerard Butler will be reprising his role as Stoick Hiccup’s father in the film.
Gerard Butler previously voiced Stoick in the original movies. He is also the only member of the original cast that will be reprising his role. This is primarily because most of the original cast members, such as America Ferrera and Jay Baruchel, have outgrown their roles.
The live-action adaptation will also star Mason Thames and Nico Parker as Hiccup and Astrid.The project’s producers are Marc Platt and Adam Siegel. It will premiere in theaters worldwide on June 13, 2025.
How to Train Your Dragon is based on a series of books by Cressida Cowell. The books follow Hiccup, a teenage Viking who befriends a dragon, Toothless, and attempts to change his tribe’s dragon-slaying tradition. What’s more, the franchise is beloved by millions worldwide for its themes of friendship and emotional depth. It has also grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide and garnered overwhelming praise from critics and audiences alike.