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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ set for its Live-Action remake

Wed 24 Jan 2024    
EcoBalance
| 2 min read

Exciting news for fans of dragons and movies! DreamWorks Animation just announced they’re going to make a live-action version of the popular animated series ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ This comes as a happy surprise for people who love the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless in their magical world.

The original animated trilogy, which ended in 2019, told the sweet story of Hiccup, a young Viking who makes friends with and trains dragons in the village of Berk. The movies not only amazed us with their fantastic animation but also touched us with their stories and memorable characters.

Now, with the live-action remake in the works, the challenge is to turn the imaginary world of dragons, Vikings, and Berk into something real. Some people might doubt if it will work, changing from animation to live-action, but the studio working hard to capture the same feeling and magic that made the first three movies a hit worldwide.

Making this ambitious project successful means staying true to the original story while using the latest technology in filmmaking. They’re planning to use awesome special effects to make the dragons look as amazing as they did in the animated films.

Choosing the right actors, especially for Hiccup and Toothless, is super important for the live-action version. Fans are excited to find out who will play Hiccup, originally voiced by Jay Baruchel, and how the special bond between Hiccup and Toothless will be shown on-screen. Although they haven’t announced the full cast yet, some reports say Mason Thames will play Hiccup, and Nico Parker will be Astrid. Thankfully, Gerard Butler is set to return as Stoick, Hiccup’s dad, a role he voiced in the animated movies.

The director of the original trilogy, Dean DeBlois, is also involved in the live-action remake and he’s really excited about it. He promises that the new version will keep the heart and soul of the animated films, giving fans a sense of continuity and understanding of the characters’ journeys.

As the production gets going, fans are already imagining the amazing scenes, thrilling dragon flights, and emotional moments that the live-action remake will bring. People on social media can’t stop talking about their theories and wishes for the cast and crew.

Even though turning ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ into a live-action movie is a big challenge, DreamWorks Animation is determined to keep the same magic and emotion from the original trilogy. Fans can look forward to a fantastic movie experience as the project takes off, making it an exciting time for both new fans and those who’ve loved the world of Vikings and dragons from the beginning.

Also read: The Super Mario Bros Movie: An Animated Adventure


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