The live-action How to Train Your Dragon lands in theaters this week, however some followers have taken problem with the portrayal of 1 key character. Nico Parker performs Astrid, although in contrast to her animated counterpart, she doesn’t have the character’s signature blonde hair and blue eyes—a change that has upset some How to Train Your Dragon followers.
Parker acknowledged the criticism in her interview with The Times of London, however made it clear she’s not letting it carry her down.
“There’s some people that really love the animated movies and really want to see an exact play-by-play of that film, and I hope that you can watch [the new version] and find something that you love about it, regardless,” she stated. “But for the folks that simply hate inclusivity, hate change — on the subject of that facet of issues, I simply don’t care.“
Parker continued, “If I wouldn’t worth your opinion on most issues in life, I can’t worth your opinion on my hair. If I did, I’d go mad.“
“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler). Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society,” reads the official synopsis. “With the fierce and impressive Astrid (Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his facet, Hiccup confronts a world torn by concern and misunderstanding. As an historical menace emerges, endangering each Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless turns into the important thing to forging a brand new future. Together, they need to navigate the fragile path towards peace, hovering past the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a pacesetter.“
Universal appears fairly eager on the live-action movie, particularly after the constructive response it obtained following its premiere at CinemaCon earlier this 12 months. Our personal Chris Bumbray stated the “live action flick was a blast. Beautifully mounted, and well cast. Gerard Butler and Nico Parker are standouts.” The studio additionally introduced that How to Train Your Dragon 2 is within the works for a June 11, 2027 launch
How to Train Your Dragon will hit theaters on June 13.
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