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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Gerard Butler Says One Actor Should Return for 'How To Train Your Dragon 2'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "How To Train Your Dragon" is already proving to be a massive success, having grossed nearly $200 million since it premiered on June 15, 2025. While the live-action remake retains a majority of the story and even the director from the original animated film, there were significant changes made in the cast, including lead characters Hiccup and Astrid. More Entertainment: DC's 'Clayface' Lead Has Been Found However, one actor returned from the original film: Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast. And if you ask Butler, he believes one other actor should return for the sequel. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Gerard Butler attends the "How to Train Your Dragon" Immersive Experience Screening at Frameless on June 03, 2025 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Gerard Butler attends the "How to Train Your Dragon" Immersive Experience Screening at Frameless on June 03, 2025 in London, a recent interview with DiscussingFilm, Butler revealed that he believes Cate Blanchett should return for "How to Train Your Dragon 2" to reprise her role as Valka, Hiccup's mother. "Yeah! Care, come on. Let's go," Butler said. "I know she saw the movie and really loved this movie. I don't know what the deal is, that's not my area, but it feels like she's Valka. "Just, like, who else would have come and played Stoick the Vast in the live-action? It had to be me. I feel like it kind of has to be Cate." Gerald Butler thinks Cate Blanchett should return to play Hiccup's mother Valka in the live-action remake of 'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2' 'Cate, come on let's go.' — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 17, 2025 "I shouldn't say that in case it's not Cate," Butler concluded, laughing. "Then some poor actress is like, 'Do you remember that interview when he said it had to be Cate?'" More Entertainment: Pixar Reveals New 'Toy Story 5' Villain Butler isn't the only person who wants to see Blanchett return to the series. Director Dean DeBlois recently said that he is "wishful" for her to come back and play Valka again. "Well, I'm wishful as well. It's still early days," DeBlois said, per Patrick Cavanaugh of "I think she is probably waiting for a script, but I've been knocking on that door. I wrote the character of Valka for her, so I told her it'll always be hers to turn down first." More Entertainment: Pixar's Elio Early Reviews Are All Saying the Same Thing In general, it's hard to think of anyone replacing Cate Blanchett in any role. She is one of the best actors of her generation, garnering critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards. However, given DeBlois' love for the material and great eye for detail, there's no doubt that whoever he casts will be perfect for the role. "How to Train Your Dragon" is currently in theaters. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is currently expected to be released on June 11, 2027. More Entertainment: James Gunn Reacts to Rumors 'The Batman 2' Is Canceled 'Fantastic Four' Confirms Classic Villain Will Make MCU Debut New 'King of the Hill' Revival Poster Gives First Look at Two Returning Characters For more movie and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Dragon live-action remake maintains a safe distance from reality
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ★★ PG, 125 minutes Even if your children have never seen the earlier version of How To Train Your Dragon released by Dreamworks Animation in 2010, they shouldn't have trouble predicting the plot of this live-action remake shot in picturesque Northern Ireland, especially if they've seen the Bluey episode that ruthlessly parodied the formula. 'Look, mate,' Bluey's dad reassured his daughter, 'I'm pretty sure that by the end of the movie, everyone will like that the monkey was different.' Similarly, there's little doubt things will work out for Hiccup (Mason Thames), a sensitive lad who struggles to fit in on an island of rough-and-tumble Vikings, let alone live up to the expectations of his chieftain dad (Gerard Butler, who voiced the same character in the animated version). This is quite a progressive community as far as Vikings go, non-sexist, racially diverse and welcoming to migrants willing to adopt the local way of life. That way of life does, however, non-negotiably revolve around slaying dragons – which Hiccup supports as much as anybody, until the day he finds himself face to face with the enemy and unable to deliver the fatal blow. All of this follows the outline of the animated movie, based on a children's novel by British writer Cressida Cowell and directed by the team of Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, also responsible for the original Lilo & Stitch. Returning here as solo writer-director, DeBlois evidently sees no need to mess with what worked in the past. If anything, he does his best to minimise any hint of topical relevance.
The Age
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Dragon live-action remake maintains a safe distance from reality
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ★★ PG, 125 minutes Even if your children have never seen the earlier version of How To Train Your Dragon released by Dreamworks Animation in 2010, they shouldn't have trouble predicting the plot of this live-action remake shot in picturesque Northern Ireland, especially if they've seen the Bluey episode that ruthlessly parodied the formula. 'Look, mate,' Bluey's dad reassured his daughter, 'I'm pretty sure that by the end of the movie, everyone will like that the monkey was different.' Similarly, there's little doubt things will work out for Hiccup (Mason Thames), a sensitive lad who struggles to fit in on an island of rough-and-tumble Vikings, let alone live up to the expectations of his chieftain dad (Gerard Butler, who voiced the same character in the animated version). This is quite a progressive community as far as Vikings go, non-sexist, racially diverse and welcoming to migrants willing to adopt the local way of life. That way of life does, however, non-negotiably revolve around slaying dragons – which Hiccup supports as much as anybody, until the day he finds himself face to face with the enemy and unable to deliver the fatal blow. All of this follows the outline of the animated movie, based on a children's novel by British writer Cressida Cowell and directed by the team of Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, also responsible for the original Lilo & Stitch. Returning here as solo writer-director, DeBlois evidently sees no need to mess with what worked in the past. If anything, he does his best to minimise any hint of topical relevance.
