Gerard Butler Set to Reprise Role in Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Adaptation
A Journey Back into the Viking-Dragon World in 2025
According to US entertainment publication Deadline, actor Gerard Butler will be reprising his role in Universal Pictures' live-action version of the animated film series How to Train Your Dragon.
Mason Thames and Nico Parker will co-star with Butler in the live-action version of the well-liked animated film series. Released on June 13, 2025, the picture will be written, directed, and produced by Dean DeBlois.
How to Train Your Dragon centers on Hiccup, a young Viking who disobeys the laws of his community and makes friends with a dragon by the name of Toothless. Together, the two begin to bring dragons and Vikings together.
In the forthcoming film, Butler portrays Hiccup's father, Stoick. A resolute Viking commander attempting to raise his son alone, Stoick shows great affection for his son and finally experiences a change in how he views dragons.
Along with Adam Siegel, Marc Platt will produce the live-action How to Train Your Dragon version under his own label. The movie will be overseen by VP Production Lexi Barta for Universal Pictures.
In addition to the forthcoming live-action version, Butler will be seen in the Den of Thieves sequel, which is expected to be released in theaters later this year.
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