Gerard Butler, The Perfect Actor for Stoick the Vast
SUMMARY
Gerard Butler, who voiced Stoick the Vast in How to Train Your Dragon is set to reprise his role in a live-action adaptation.
Gerard Butler is the perfect choice to portray Stoick the Vast, for many fitting reasons.
Fans are excited as they hear about the live-action adaptation of their favorite film.
Rising to popularity with his appealing performance as King Leonidas of Sparta in Zack Snyder’s 300, Gerard Butler has grown to be an appealing hero in stylish, war epics.
Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth
One of the films that stand out in Gerard Butler’s resume is DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, where he voiced the role of Stoick the Vast, the village chieftain who hates dragons. As per reports, a live-action film adaptation is in plans, and Butler is set to reprise his role, fans are ecstatic as they talk about it on social media.
Gerard Butler Set To Reprise His Role in Live-action Remake of How to Train Your Dragon
DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon is one of the most entertaining and feel-good movies that has been created by the animation studio. The story follows Hiccup, a young and timid Viking who is a disappointment to his father, Stoick the Vast, the village Chieftain who organizes campaigns for dragon hunting.
Hiccup is different from his father, and his soft and kind-hearted nature helps him in coming up with inventions and befriends a rare dragon, naming him Toothless, and everyone goes on a journey of change and acceptance.
Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
As per reports from Variety, Universal Pictures plans to make a live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, and Gerard Butler is set to reprise his role of Stoick the Vast.
This casting choice is perfect as Butler’s voice was perfect for Stoick the Vast, his age is perfect and no CGI or make-up would be required to make him look old, giving a more real and authenticity to the character.
A still from How to Train Your Dragon. Via: DreamWorks Animation
In addition to the physical factors, Butler is perfect for the role not merely because he voiced the character in the original movie, but he added multiple layers as he would be able to showcase Stoick the Vast’s authoritative and and stern complexion to a caring and loving father, who accepted his son for who he is.
While physical aspects are important Stoick the Vast’s character showcases more of struggle and vulnerability which was evident in the actor’s voice when he voiced the character. Hence, he is significant in adding emotional depth to the live-action film and the perfect choice for the role.
Fans Share Their Opinion on Gerard Butler Reprising The Role of Stoick the Vast
The news of a live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon was shared by Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) on X, where they stated that the 300 actor is set to reprise his role from the animated film.
The fans were delighted to hear this news, as Butler had been exceptional in the trilogy, where he showcased growth as a loving father, contributing strength as well as showcasing depth making his character different from a typical father figure character.
A still from How to Train Your Dragon
Fans were delighted to hear this news, and they shared their positive opinion on social media, showcasing their hype and what they felt about the live-action adaptation of the popular animated film.
the only good casting choice for this character
— Emilia Favilla (@memifavilla) January 6, 2024
Another fan comments that this is the best update they heard all day.
Amazing update
— Bekaboy (@Beka_Blackie) January 5, 2024
A fan was surprised, as they did not know Butler had voiced Stoick the Vast in the animated film.
until this moment I didn’t know it was him 😧
— Miuki 😳 (@mikukandeee) January 5, 2024
A fan was excited as they didn’t know that Universal Pictures was planning to make a live-action adaptation of the animated film.
wait, they are making a HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LIVE ACTION ADAPTATION????
— Thunder Luigi (@luigi_l49164) January 5, 2024
While everyone was excited about the update, a fan had a very concerning question, as they wondered if the film would feature a live dragon.
are they going to have a live dragon
— ice.cream.assassin (@icassassin) January 5, 2024
Though much update isn’t available on who is going to portray the roles of Hiccup and Astrid, as the actors who voiced the characters are now adults. Hence, fans have to wait for an official announcement for updates on the live-action film and the choices they make for their cast.
How to Train Your Dragon can be rented on Apple TV.
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