Report: Latest Additions to ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Cast Revealed

With filming underway for ‘How to Train Your Dragon‘ live-action, new cast members have been added.

Who are the Newest Additions to the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Cast?

The latest additions to the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ cast include Julian Dennison (known for A24’s ‘Y2K,’ ‘Deadpool 2,’ and ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’) as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell (from BBC’s ‘Nightsleeper’ and ‘Bodies’) as Snotlout, Bronwyn James (‘Wicked,’ ‘Masters of the Air’) as Ruffnut, and Harry Trevaldwyn (‘The Bubble,’ ‘Ten Percent’) as Tuffnut.

The filming began on June 30, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, and was halted due to the strikes, then again resumed production in November 2023. Recently, the cast for the live-action adaptation was announced, with Mason Thames and Nico Parker confirmed to play the film’s main leads, taking on the roles of Hiccup and Astrid. The film also stars Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, and Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch.

Recently, Director Dean DeBlois gave a sneak peek of the ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ set, praising the stunning shots and the talented crew. He’s excited to see them in action, and a new photo of Thames on set is revealed. See the image below.

Produced by Marc Platt Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures, with DeBlois writing the script.

Dennison is represented by Link Entertainment, Stride Management, Red Rocket Actors, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein. Howell is represented by The BWH Agency. James is represented by Authentic Talent and Piers Nimmo Management. Trevaldwyn is represented by Isaac Storm at United Agents.

When is the Release Date for ‘How To Train Your Dragon’?

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ hits theaters on June 13, 2025, by Universal Pictures.