The How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie had to make a change to Toothless to help him fit into the real world.

Ultimately, Astrid looking somewhat different in the new How To Train Your Dragon movie shouldn’t even be a point of discussion, and Parker’s comments do a great job of explaining why.

Ol Parker, Nico Parker at the “How to Train Your Dragon” Los Angeles Premiere held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

6 min read Parents/Universal Pictures (from left) Astrid (Nico Parker), Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon More ...

Nico Parker is speaking out about social media reaction to the actress' casting as Astrid in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. In an interview with British publication The Times ...

Nico Parker totally sees the irony in her situation. Her character, Astrid in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, became known and beloved for her courage in the 2010 animated ...

How to Train Your Dragon star Nico Parker, who portrays Astrid Hofferson in the upcoming live-action remake, gave a strong response to the critics of her casting in the remake. Notably, America ...

Nico Parker addressed casting discourse over her playing Astrid in 2025's live-action remake 'How to Train Your Dragon,' saying, "I can’t value your opinion on my hair. If I did, I would go mad." ...