Yahoo Lifestyle ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Super Bowl Trailer: Toothless and Hiccup Take Flight in Live-Action Remake
Live-action remakes aren’t just Disney’s anymore. Universal debuted a full look at the reimagining of DreamWorks Animation’s beloved “How to Train Your Dragon” during the Super Bowl, releasing a stirring new trailer after a spot during the NFL championship game.
Like the original film from 2010, this remake takes place on the Isle of Berk, where vikings and dragons have long been enemies. But when Hiccup (Mason Thames) goes against centuries of tradition to befriend Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, he disrupts the community and opens up new possibilities for both vikings and dragons alike. The teaser shows their initial meeting, with a wary Hiccup gently reaching out to touch Toothless on the snout, slowly earning his trust.
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“I’m the first viking who wouldn’t kill a dragon,” Hiccup says.
And he’s rewarded for his decision. Together, Toothless and Hiccup soar through the sky, barreling past rocky cliffs and roaring oceans and flying far above fierce battles as the music swells.
“How to Train Your Dragon” is directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed and wrote the first three animated hits in the series, adapted from Cressida Cowell’s bestselling book series. Those DreamWorks films collectively earned over $1.6 billion at the worldwide box office, along with nabbing four Oscar nominations.
The cast for the “How to Train Your Dragon” remake also includes Nico Parker as Astrid (“The Last of Us”), Nick Frost as the blacksmith Gobber (“Shaun of the Dead”), Julian Dennison (“Deadpool 2”), Bronwyn James (“Wicked”), Harry Trevaldwyn (“Smothered”), Ruth Codd (“The Midnight Club”), Peter Serafinowicz (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) and Murray McArthur (“Game of Thrones”). Gerard Butler is also reprising his role of village leader Stoick, who he voiced in the animated series.
In addition to DeBlois’ return to this fantastical world, three-time Oscar-nominated producer Marc Platt (“La La Land,” “Wicked”) is also behind this remake. The film was also shot with Imax cameras.
Toothless and Hiccup will reunite on the big screen on June 13. Watch the trailer below.
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