While fans of the series may still have some uncertainty about the film, Gerard Butler has some very positive things to say about the live-action version How to train your dragon Remake. Butler is one of the few creatives from the original animated trilogy to return for the remake, reprising his role as Stoick the Vast, father of protagonist Hiccup and chieftain of the Viking village of Bork . Except for Butler, How to train your dragon The cast includes Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James and Harry Twaldwin.
in a recent interview entertainment tonight for the upcoming “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera”Butler was asked what he could share about the reality show How to train your dragon Remake. He began by humorously admitting how challenging it was to fit Stoick’s various wigs, though he went on to share a very enthusiastic early review of the film, despite having seen the film without the effects. Check out what Butler shared below:
No! It’s like five pieces of hell. Spend a few hours each day, and then another hour putting on the costume. I’ve always wondered about making these movies, you know, seeing the animated version, “What would it be like to actually have to be that size? To be that character and live it?” Because, to me, that’s the best thing about being an actor One of the things is that you can live in other worlds, but not when it’s animated. But now they’ve made the live-action version, and all of a sudden you’re in those arenas, you’re in that Viking village. This movie is incredible. I’ve seen it not work. marvelous. But I can’t wait for the world to see it.
What this means for the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon
This movie does a lot of practical things
taking into account How to train your dragonWith just over five months until release, it might come as a surprise that Butler has already seen it in its entirety. However, there are two possible reasons why he has already seen the film, the first, and more likely, is that he was involved in various forms of ADR during the film’s post-production, so he was seen without special effects Watched this movie below. Another issue is that since filming ended nearly eight months ago, he may have made a rough cut just for the sake of perusal.
Regardless of how Butler got the chance to see this movie How to train your dragon The reviews are sure to be a hopeful sign for the film’s success. Fans of the original movies are already somewhat divided over the need for live-action remakes, especially ones that appear to experience certain scenes in the same way as the originals. Furthermore, considering the critical acclaim the original work has been How to train your dragon trilogy being, the remake has a high bar to surpass. Here’s a look at how animated movies compare on Rotten Tomatoes and at the box office:
title | RT comment score | RT Audience Rating | box office |
|---|---|---|---|
How to train your dragon | 99% | 91% | $494.9 million |
How to Train Your Dragon 2 | 92% | 90% | $621.5 million |
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World | 90% | 87% | $521.8 million |
Another major takeaway from Butler’s review is that returning writer-director Dean DeBlois is taking a very hands-on approach to his live-action film How to train your dragon Remake. Considering the larger scale of the film and its more extensive roster of dinosaurs, it would be understandable if he chose to take a more CGI-focused approach to the production. However, between the behind-the-scenes footage showing some thoroughly practical scenes and Butler’s own troubles with wigs, it seems like no expense was spared in faithfully recreating the Viking world.
Our Thoughts on Butler’s How to Train Your Dragon Remake Review
Another promising sign of film opportunities
While there’s still a lot to like about the remake, Butler’s rousing comments provide another promising step forward for the film. How to train your dragon. If there’s any actor whose opinion should be taken into account in the remake, it’s the only one who actually had a hand in the original film trilogy. Plus, considering Butler was so enthusiastic about the movie without seeing the full special effects, it shows that DeBlois clearly remembers that the heart of the movie lies in its characters, and I’m even more excited after Butler’s reaction to see it.
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“How to Train Your Dragon” is set on the Viking island of Berk and tells the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who challenges tradition and becomes friends with a Night Fury dragon named Toothless. Their union revealed new insights about dragons and changed Viking society’s understanding of these creatures.
Release date June 13, 2025 Cast Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trewaldwin, Ruth Corder
Characters: Hiccup the Horrible Haddock III, Astrid Hofferson, Stoick, Hiccup Gobber, Fishlegs, Snutroot Jorgensen, Ruffnut Thorston, Ruffnut Thorston, Phlegma
Director Dean DeBlois
Screenplay by Dean DeBlois
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DistributorUniversal Pictures
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