In a recent interview, Nico Parker, known for her role in The Last of Us and the upcoming live-action How To Train Your Dragon remake, shared her excitement about being part of the beloved franchise. Parker is set to portray Astrid, a dragon fighter-in-training and potential love interest for the central character, Hiccup.
During the interview with Screen Rant, Parker expressed her admiration for the original How To Train Your Dragon movies, calling them 'genius' and praising the director, Dean DeBlois. She highlighted the talent and dedication of the entire cast and crew, expressing her pride in working alongside such talented individuals.
Parker also discussed the challenges of live-action adaptations and the importance of everyone involved caring deeply about the project. She believes that this passion translates onto the screen and creates a magical experience for viewers. Even if a live-action adaptation doesn't achieve widespread success, Parker finds value in the unity of a team coming together to bring a beloved story to life.
Interestingly, the How To Train Your Dragon remake marks the third major adaptation that Parker has been a part of. She made her acting debut in Tim Burton's Dumbo remake and recently appeared in HBO's acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us. Her performance in Dumbo garnered praise from critics amidst mixed reviews for the film.
One of the significant advantages of the How to Train Your Dragon remake is having writer/director Dean DeBlois return to helm the project. It is uncommon for an animated creative to be in charge of a live-action adaptation of their own material. DeBlois, who co-directed the original Dragon movies, is an integral figure in the franchise's success, having been involved in all three films, which received Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature.
Parker's previous work on The Last of Us also highlights the importance of original creatives returning for new adaptations. The involvement of game co-creator and director Neil Druckmann in HBO's adaptation served to maintain the spirit and authenticity of the source material. As the How to Train Your Dragon animated movies already took a loose approach to adapting the books, there is plenty of unexplored material for DeBlois to bring to life in his own unique way.
The live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon follows the 2010 animated film of the same name. With talented individuals like Nico Parker and Dean DeBlois at the helm, fans can anticipate an exciting and faithful reimagining of this beloved franchise.
