Mason Thames (The Black Telephone) and Nico Parker (The Final of Us) have joined Common Footage’ upcoming live-action adaptation of Tips on how to Prepare Your Dragon as romantic leads Hiccup and Astrid, respectively. No additional casting particulars have been revealed, however the film will start filming this summer time.
Primarily based on the best-selling e-book collection by Cressida Cowell, the primary animated film, Tips on how to Prepare Your Dragon, premiered in 2010. The franchise boasts 4 Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award for the second filmed chapter. Award-winning filmmaker Dean DeBlois, who helmed the DreamWorks Animation franchise’s three hit options, returns to write down, direct, and produce the live-action challenge.
Oscar nominee Marc Platt (La La Land, Bridge of Spies, Trial Of The Chicago 7) is on board to provide for his Common-based Marc Platt Productions alongside Adam Siegel, President of Marc Platt Productions. Platt is at the moment in manufacturing on Common Footage’ movie adaptation of Depraved, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Grammy winner Ariana Grande and Academy Award nominee and Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Cynthia Erivo.
Lexi Barta will oversee manufacturing improvement on behalf of Common. DeBlois is represented by WME and Lichter Grossman Nichols Adler Feldman & Clark.
Tips on how to Prepare Your Dragon is about to fly into theaters March 14, 2025.
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