Berk's New Dawn: Hiccup and Toothless Unite

Finding your voice and bravery

1. The director revisits 'How to Train Your Dragon' to create a live-action movie, expressing nostalgia for the characters and world, and emphasizing the film's poignant message within an adventurous spectacle.
2. The story centers on a regular kid bonding with a powerful animal, highlighting a universal wish-fulfillment theme, but fundamentally explores finding one's voice and courage to follow personal convictions against societal pressures.
3. The director shares a personal connection to the theme of marching to one's own drum, which has been a significant lesson in his life, and aims to convey this message through the film.
4. Casting choices for Hiccup and Astrid were made based on the actors' ability to embody the core characters authentically, with Mason and Nico bringing the characters to life in a unique way.
5. Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast, transitioning from animation to live-action, which is described as a treat for fans of the original films.
6. The director hopes that fans of the original 'How to Train Your Dragon' films will appreciate the live-action adaptation, as it is made with love and respect for the source material.
7. The project is described as a giant adventure, with the director expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work on it.