Butler to Breathe Fire Again: Stoick the Vast Soars Back into Live-Action “How to Train Your Dragon”
Hold onto your helmets, dragon aficionados, because news hotter than Hiccup’s homemade flamethrower has just landed! Get ready to roar with excitement, because Gerard Butler is strapping back on his Viking braids and reigniting the fiery spirit of Stoick the Vast in the live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon”!
That’s right, folks, the Scottish powerhouse with a voice that could melt glaciers is reprising his iconic role as the gruff-but-lovable chief of Berk. Remember Stoick? The guy who went from dragon-slaying champion to Hiccup’s biggest cheerleader (albeit with a few grunts and battle-axe lessons thrown in)? Yeah, him.
This live-action reboot promises to be more than just a scaly CGI upgrade. Think epic fight scenes with real humans leaping onto real dragons (no motion-capture magic here!), heart-wrenching father-son moments that’ll have you reaching for the tissues, and enough fire-breathing action to make Smaug jealous.
While Butler’s return is a surefire way to set your inner Viking heart ablaze, he’s not the only familiar face joining the fray. Mason Thames, fresh off his chilling performance in “The Black Phone,” will be stepping into the boots (and prosthetic legs) of Hiccup. Nico Parker, soon to be seen in the HBO adaptation of “The Last of Us,” will play the fierce Astrid.
But here’s the real dragon’s breath of the story: Dean DeBlois, the mastermind behind the original animated trilogy, is back as writer, director, and producer. So, you know this live-action adaptation will be steeped in the same love, humor, and emotional depth that made the first three films soar.
Mark your calendars, dragon trainers, because this live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” is set to unleash fiery fury in June 2025. And with news of Butler’s return as Stoick, one thing’s for sure: this isn’t going to be your average “pet a puppy” flick. Get ready for a full-on Viking adventure that’ll have you laughing, crying, and cheering for Hiccup and Toothless like never before. Just remember, when you hear that thunderous roar echoing through the theater, that’s not just a dragon… it’s the return of a legend: Stoick the Vast!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go practice my Viking battle cry and figure out how to train my cat to breathe fire. Toothless Jr., anyone?