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Comedian Nick Frost has joined the cast of the live-actionHow to Train Your Dragonfilm which will be directed by Dean DeBlois. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will be portraying the role of Gobber the Belch, the character previously voiced by Craig Ferguson in the animated trilogy.
Earlier, it was confirmed that Gerard Butler would be reprising the role of Hiccup’s father, Stoick. Mason Thames and Nico Parker were cast as Hiccup and Astrid. And with Frost, the cast of the live-action remake ofHow To Train Your Dragonkeeps growing.
Also Read:A Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Movie is in the Works: Helmed by Dean DeBlois, Who Directed the Popular Animated Trilogy
How To Train Your Dragon‘s Live-Action Remake Has Cast Nick Frost
FollowingThe Hollywood Reporter‘s news confirmingNick Frostin the upcoming live-action remake ofHow to Train Your Dragon, fans seem to get excited. Frost is known for his roles in Edgar Wright’sCornettoTrilogy. He was also seen in movies likeTomb Rider,Paul, andAttack on the Block.
This live-action remake will introduce Frost in the role of Gobber the Belch, an ally to Viking leader Stoick the Vast. Fans now started wondering how Frost with his comic timing and experience in different aspects like horror, science fiction, and fantasy could bring a fresh dimension to the character.
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How to Train Your Dragon, which can be called one of the best works from Dreamworks is based on a book series by Cressida Cowell of the same name, and the first film that debuted in 2010 created a worldwide sensation. The trilogy grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide and fans were eager to see the live-action debut of Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the Berk gang.
Fans Are Excited Enough to See These Characters
Following Nick Frost’s news, fans of the series showed their enthusiasm on X, formerly known as Twitter. The casting of Frost is widely welcomed.
This is impressively good…
— 𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵 (@CyberGhostZero)July 05, 2025
I can’t wait to watch the magic unfold on the big screen. Congratulations, Nick Frost.
— Endurance Mensah Clement (@endclem)August 13, 2025
Yes! What a huge w for this live action! I hope they do right by the animation!
— C0MMANDERFATAL (@C0MMANDERFATAL)July 01, 2025
Great choice!!!
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts)July 20, 2025
Peak coming soon
— 𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕠 〰️ (@MANOMAGlC)August 01, 2025
That actually fits… really well! I love me some Nick Frost!
— RJ (@ResonantJustice)July 21, 2025
Also Read:How to Train Your Dragon: Gerard Butler Set to Reprise His Role in Live-Action Remake as Loveable Viking Dad
How to Train Your Dragonis currently expected to hit theaters on July 21, 2025. The animated original film is available to stream on Netflix.
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